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House roll call 238 · 36th Congress · Jun 13, 1860

To pass a 3rd resolution providing that distribution by the secretary of the navy of the patronage in the navy yards among members of Congress, was distructive

On Jun 13, 1860, the House voted 123–61. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–0, Democrats 3–56, Others 25–5. 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

123

No

61

Did not vote

60

Date

Jun 13, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.