To pass a resolution that it is inexpedient to allow further time to take testimony in the case of william a. Howard contesting the right of hon. George b. Coop

On Mar 22, 1860, the House voted 88–79. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 82–0, Democrats 0–61, Others 6–18. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 88
No: 79
Did not vote: 77
Date: Mar 22, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 61 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans82 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 18 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass a resolution that it is inexpedient…: House Vote, Mar 22, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-103/to-pass-a-resolution-that-it-is-inexpedient-to (accessed 2026-10-17).