To pass the first resolution, providing that george b. Cooper is not entitled to a seat in the 36th Congress, as the representative of the first district of mic

On May 15, 1860, the House voted 97–77. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 88–0, Democrats 0–59, Others 10–19. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 97
No: 77
Did not vote: 68
Date: May 15, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 59 no · 28 didn’t vote
Republicans88 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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