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House roll call 170 · 36th Congress · May 21, 1860

To pass S. 416. (p. 2222)

On May 21, 1860, the House voted 103–61 (S 416). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 84–0, Democrats 15–36, Others 4–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
103
No
61
Did not vote
80
Date
May 21, 1860

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 36 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 25 no · 10 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 pass S. 416. (p. 2222): House Vote, May 21, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-170/to-pass-s-416-p-2222 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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