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House roll call 420 · 36th Congress · Mar 1, 1861

To suspend the rules to receive a memorial from a peace Congress which assembled lately in washington. (p. 1333-1)

On Mar 1, 1861, the House voted 93–67. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–63, Democrats 38–3, Others 31–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
93
No
67
Did not vote
84
Date
Mar 1, 1861

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 3 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 63 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others31 yes · 1 no · 7 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 suspend the rules to receive a memorial…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-420/to-suspend-the-rules-to-receive-a-memorial-from (accessed 2026-10-17).