To table H.R. 709, a bill to provide a temporary government for the territory of nevada. (p. 2069)

On May 11, 1860, the House voted 92–74 (HR 707). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 3–74, Democrats 62–0, Others 27–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 92
No: 74
Did not vote: 78
Date: May 11, 1860

By party

Democrats62 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 74 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others27 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orris Sanford Ferry R-CT voted yes
Albert Gallatin Porter R-IN voted yes
Eli Thayer R-MA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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