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House roll call 70 · 36th Congress · Mar 1, 1860

To amend a resolution authorizing employment of a clerk by the committee on commerce, by including the committees on elections, foriegn affairs, territories, mi

On Mar 1, 1860, the House voted 104–73. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 84–7, Democrats 8–49, Others 12–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
104
No
73
Did not vote
67
Date
Mar 1, 1860

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 49 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 7 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a resolution authorizing employment…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-70/to-amend-a-resolution-authorizing-employment-of-a-clerk (accessed 2026-10-17).