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House roll call 88 · 36th Congress · Mar 9, 1860

To table H.J. RES. 12, amending the government appropriation act for 1860 by giving each house of Congress control of its own printing. (p. 1093)

On Mar 9, 1860, the House voted 98–65 (HJR 12). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–62, Democrats 59–0, Others 23–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

98

No

65

Did not vote

81

Date

Mar 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.