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House roll call 377 · 36th Congress · Feb 23, 1861

To introduce a joint resolution providing that the secretary of the Senate and the clerk of the house be authorized and directed to purchase a sufficient number

On Feb 23, 1861, the House voted 43–111. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–69, Democrats 17–23, Others 7–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 36 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes
43
No
111
Did not vote
90
Date
Feb 23, 1861

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 23 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 69 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 19 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To introduce a joint resolution providing…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-377/to-introduce-a-joint-resolution-providing-that-the-secretary (accessed 2026-10-17).