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House roll call 400 · 36th Congress · Feb 26, 1861

To postpone the consideration of h.j. Res. # 64 reported from the committee of 33, and declaratory of the opinion of Congress in regard to certain questions now

On Feb 26, 1861, the House voted 53–90 (HJR 64). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 25–48, Democrats 4–35, Others 24–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
53
No
90
Did not vote
101
Date
Feb 26, 1861

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 35 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 48 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others24 yes · 7 no · 8 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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