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House roll call 172 · 36th Congress · May 21, 1860

To pass S. 299 (12 stat 23, app. 6/1/1860), a bill to increase and regulate the pay of the U.S. Navy. (p. 2225)

On May 21, 1860, the House voted 118–50 (S 299). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–28, Democrats 43–11, Others 22–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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

118

No

50

Did not vote

76

Date

May 21, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.