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House roll call 162 · 36th Congress · May 17, 1860

To amend H.R. 503 (12 stat 112, app. 6/25/1860), a bill making appropriations for the post office dept. For fiscal 1861, by eliminating the provision to restore

On May 17, 1860, the House voted 60–115 (HR 503). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–78, Democrats 38–21, Others 15–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
60
No
115
Did not vote
69
Date
May 17, 1860

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 21 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 78 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 503 (12 stat 112, app…: House Vote, May 17, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-162/to-amend-h-r-503-12-stat-112-app (accessed 2026-10-17).

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