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House roll call 68 · 36th Congress · Feb 29, 1860

To adjourn, during debate on H.R. 63. (p. 908)

On Feb 29, 1860, the House voted 81–99. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–59, Democrats 38–26, Others 15–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
81
No
99
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 29, 1860

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 26 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 59 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 14 no · 10 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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