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House roll call 109 · 36th Congress · Apr 2, 1860

To adjourn, during debate on H.R. 7, a bill to punish and prevent the practice of polygamy in the territories of the U.S. And annulling certain acts of the legi

On Apr 2, 1860, the House voted 56–82. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–66, Democrats 42–5, Others 12–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

56

No

82

Did not vote

106

Date

Apr 2, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.