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House roll call 147 · 36th Congress · May 10, 1860

To order a call of the house, during debate on H.R. 64, a bill declaring void acts of the legislature of new mexico which protect slavery in that territory. (p

On May 10, 1860, the House voted 71–96 (HR 64). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–92, Democrats 56–0, Others 14–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

71

No

96

Did not vote

77

Date

May 10, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.