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House roll call 62 · 36th Congress · Feb 28, 1860

To table H.R. 63, a bill to amend an act to regulate the compensation of members of Congress, so as to repeal all that allows a mileage allowance to senators, r

On Feb 28, 1860, the House voted 24–149 (HR 63). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–86, Democrats 17–39, Others 3–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
24
No
149
Did not vote
71
Date
Feb 28, 1860

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 39 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 86 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 24 no · 12 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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