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House roll call 408 · 36th Congress · Feb 27, 1861

To amend, in nature of a substitute, H.J. RES. 80.

On Feb 27, 1861, the House voted 120–61 (HJR 80). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–58, Democrats 44–3, Others 32–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
120
No
61
Did not vote
60
Date
Feb 27, 1861

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 3 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 58 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others32 yes · 1 no · 6 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 amend, in nature of a substitute, H.J…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-408/to-amend-in-nature-of-a-substitute-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).