To adjourn, during debate on H.R. 338. (p. 1984)

On May 8, 1860, the House voted 45–71. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–59, Democrats 29–1, Others 6–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 45
No: 71
Did not vote: 128
Date: May 8, 1860

By party

Democrats29 yes · 1 no · 57 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 59 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 11 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted yes
John Upfold Pettit R-IN voted yes
James Buffinton R-MA voted yes
Daniel Eton Somes R-ME voted yes
Gilman Marston R-NH voted yes
Thomas McKey Edwards R-NH voted yes
Francis Elias Spinner R-NY voted yes
Benjamin Stanton R-OH voted yes
Sidney Edgerton R-OH voted yes
John Hutchins R-OH voted yes
William Montgomery D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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