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House roll call 164 · 36th Congress · May 18, 1860

To recommit H.R. 114, a bill to provide for the safety of passengers on steam vessels. (p. 2177)

On May 18, 1860, the House voted 55–97 (HR 114). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–56, Democrats 21–27, Others 13–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 42 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
55
No
97
Did not vote
92
Date
May 18, 1860

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 27 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 56 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 14 no · 12 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 recommit H.R. 114, a bill to provide for…: House Vote, May 18, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-164/to-recommit-h-r-114-a-bill-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-15).

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