To pass a resolution relating to the dissent of the house from the President's message. (p. 2775-3)

On Jun 8, 1860, the House voted 88–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–0, Democrats 3–39, Others 17–1. 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: 88
No: 40
Did not vote: 114
Date: Jun 8, 1860

By party

Democrats3 yes · 39 no · 45 didn’t vote
Republicans70 yes · 0 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted yes
Philip Bond Fouke D-IL voted yes
Laurence Massillon Keitt 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 a resolution relating to the dissent…: House Vote, Jun 8, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-227/to-pass-a-resolution-relating-to-the-dissent-of (accessed 2026-10-17).