To pass H.J. RES. 39 (12 stat 62, app. 2/16/1861), directing the accounting officers of the treasury to settle the accounts of the late robert stockton, quarter

On Jun 4, 1860, the House voted 68–51 (HJR 39). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–11, Democrats 8–33, Others 17–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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: 68
No: 51
Did not vote: 123
Date: Jun 4, 1860

By party

Democrats8 yes · 33 no · 46 didn’t vote
Republicans44 yes · 11 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orris Sanford Ferry R-CT voted no
James Buffinton R-MA voted no
John Bullock Clark D-MO voted yes
John Cochrane D-NY voted yes
Francis Elias Spinner R-NY voted no
Charles Brooks Hoard R-NY voted no
William Allen D-OH voted yes
William Howard D-OH voted yes
Benjamin Stanton R-OH voted no
John Carey R-OH voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Harrison Gray Otis Blake R-OH voted no
Cydnor Bailey Tompkins R-OH voted no
Lansing Stout D-OR voted yes
Thomas Birch Florence D-PA voted yes
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA voted no
William Harrison Dimmick D-PA voted yes
William Stewart R-PA voted no
John Durant Ashmore D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.J. RES. 39 (12 stat 62, app…: House Vote, Jun 4, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-207/to-pass-h-j-res-39-12-stat-62 (accessed 2026-10-17).