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House roll call 417 · 36th Congress · Mar 1, 1861

To table H.R. 1009, an amendment of an act for the rendition of fugitives from labor as reported by the select committee of 33. (p. 1327-2)

On Mar 1, 1861, the House voted 73–104 (HR 1009). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–67, Democrats 22–21, Others 15–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
73
No
104
Did not vote
67
Date
Mar 1, 1861

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 21 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 67 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 16 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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