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House roll call 42 · 36th Congress · Feb 10, 1860

To order a call of the house, in order to delay action on the resolution authorizing employment of clerks by committees. (p. 730-2)

On Feb 10, 1860, the House voted 48–113. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–83, Democrats 37–17, Others 10–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
48
No
113
Did not vote
83
Date
Feb 10, 1860

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 17 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 83 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 13 no · 16 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 order a call of the house, in order to…: House Vote, Feb 10, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-42/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-in-order (accessed 2026-10-17).