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House roll call 125 · 36th Congress · Apr 12, 1860

To table motion to reconsider the vote rejecting a resolution providing for the printing of 5,000 extra copies of edward f. Beals report relating to constructio

On Apr 12, 1860, the House voted 86–74. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–54, Democrats 34–12, Others 22–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
86
No
74
Did not vote
84
Date
Apr 12, 1860

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 12 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 54 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 8 no · 9 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 table motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Apr 12, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-125/to-table-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-rejecting-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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