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House roll call 431 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

To accept report of conference committee on H.R. 865 (12 stat 221, app. 3/2/1861), making appropriations for the indian dept. And for fulfilling treaty stipulat

On Mar 2, 1861, the House voted 70–61 (HR 865). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–41, Democrats 18–11, Others 13–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
70
No
61
Did not vote
113
Date
Mar 2, 1861

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 11 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 41 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 9 no · 17 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 accept report of conference committee on…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-431/to-accept-report-of-conference-committee-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).