To pass the resolution providing that william a. Howard is entitled to a seat in the 36th Congress as the representative from the first congressional district o

On May 15, 1860, the House voted 92–71. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–0, Democrats 0–53, Others 9–18. 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: 92
No: 71
Did not vote: 81
Date: May 15, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 53 no · 34 didn’t vote
Republicans83 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 18 no · 12 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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