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House roll call 123 · 36th Congress · Apr 12, 1860

To pass H.R. 23 (12 stat 126, app. 1/29/1861), providing for the admission of kansas into the union. (p. 1672)

On Apr 12, 1860, the House voted 135–72 (HR 23). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 105–0, Democrats 21–48, Others 9–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

135

No

72

Did not vote

37

Date

Apr 12, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.