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House roll call 117 · 36th Congress · Apr 7, 1860

To pass H.R. 317, (12 stat 22, 6/12/1860), a bill relating to payment of $926.90, as freight charges paid by smith and hunt on railroad iron transported while i

On Apr 7, 1860, the House voted 84–48 (HR 317). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 64–5, Democrats 12–32, Others 8–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
84
No
48
Did not vote
112
Date
Apr 7, 1860

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 32 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 5 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 11 no · 20 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 pass H.R. 317, (12 stat 22, 6/12/1860), a…: House Vote, Apr 7, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-117/to-pass-h-r-317-12-stat-22-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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