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House roll call 98 · 36th Congress · Mar 20, 1860

To refer to committee on military affairs the bill H.R. 5, (12 stat 23) making appropriations for the support of the military academy for the year ending june 3

On Mar 20, 1860, the House voted 111–73 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–63, Democrats 63–3, Others 22–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
111
No
73
Did not vote
60
Date
Mar 20, 1860

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 63 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 7 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 refer to committee on military affairs…: House Vote, Mar 20, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-98/to-refer-to-committee-on-military-affairs-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).