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House roll call 416 · 36th Congress · Mar 1, 1861

To table H.R. 1008, for admission of new mexico into the United States of america.

On Mar 1, 1861, the House voted 115–71 (HR 1008). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 77–27, Democrats 20–28, Others 18–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
115
No
71
Did not vote
58
Date
Mar 1, 1861

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 28 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans77 yes · 27 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 16 no · 5 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 table H.R. 1008, for admission of new…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-416/to-table-h-r-1008-for-admission-of-new (accessed 2026-10-17).