To introduce a resolution that H.R. 338 (tariff bill), with Senate amendments, be taken from the speaker's table, and that it be referred to the committee of TH

On Feb 23, 1861, the House voted 121–48. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 97–2, Democrats 5–33, Others 19–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 121
No: 48
Did not vote: 75
Date: Feb 23, 1861

By party

Democrats5 yes · 33 no · 49 didn’t vote
Republicans97 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Briggs R-NY voted no
Francis Elias Spinner R-NY voted no
Lansing Stout D-OR voted yes
Thomas Birch Florence D-PA voted yes
Jacob Kerlin Mckenty D-PA voted yes
William Harrison Dimmick D-PA voted yes
William Montgomery D-PA voted yes

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 resolution that H.R. 338…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-378/to-introduce-a-resolution-that-h-r-338-tariff (accessed 2026-10-17).