To order the main question on a resolution that the secretary of the navy, with sanction of the President, abused his discritionary power in selection of a coal

On Jun 13, 1860, the House voted 101–71. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 90–0, Democrats 0–58, Others 13–13. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 101
No: 71
Did not vote: 70
Date: Jun 13, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 58 no · 29 didn’t vote
Republicans90 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 13 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 order the main question on a resolution…: House Vote, Jun 13, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-235/to-order-the-main-question-on-a-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-16).