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House roll call 185 · 36th Congress · May 24, 1860

To pass S. 84, (12 stat 41, app. 6/16/1860), a bill to facilitate communication between the atlantic and pacific states by telegraph. (p. 2329)

On May 24, 1860, the House voted 100–74 (S 84). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–10, Democrats 15–43, Others 7–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

100

No

74

Did not vote

69

Date

May 24, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.