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House roll call 228 · 36th Congress · Jun 9, 1860

To pass H.R. 663 (12 stat 59, app. 6/20/1860), a bill to authorize divorce in the district of columbia and for other purposes. (p. 2799-1)

On Jun 9, 1860, the House voted 88–68 (HR 663). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–22, Democrats 25–38, Others 17–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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

68

Did not vote

88

Date

Jun 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.