To table motion to reconsider vote by which main question was ordered on a motion to censure MR. Houston, of ala., for disorderly remarks. (p. 2544)

On Jun 1, 1860, the House voted 87–61. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 74–1, Democrats 2–46, Others 11–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 87
No: 61
Did not vote: 96
Date: Jun 1, 1860

By party

Democrats2 yes · 46 no · 39 didn’t vote
Republicans74 yes · 1 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 14 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Ellis Niblack D-IN voted yes
George Briggs R-NY voted no
William Montgomery D-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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