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House roll call 177 · 36th Congress · May 23, 1860

To table S. 84 (12 stat 41, app. 6/16/1860), a bill to facilitate communication between the atlantic and pacific states by telegraph. (p. 2281)

On May 23, 1860, the House voted 80–91 (S 84). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–65, Democrats 38–16, Others 21–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

80

No

91

Did not vote

72

Date

May 23, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.