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House roll call 404 · 36th Congress · Feb 27, 1861

To amend H.J. RES. 64, by providing that a joint resolution proposing certain amendments to the constitution be submitted to a vote of the people. These amendme

On Feb 27, 1861, the House voted 80–113 (HJR 64). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–109, Democrats 50–1, Others 29–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

80

No

113

Did not vote

51

Date

Feb 27, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.