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House roll call 245 · 36th Congress · Jun 15, 1860

To pass S. 118 (12 stat 29, app. 6/16/1860), a bill for the relief of d. Myerle for teaching the people of kentucky.

On Jun 15, 1860, the House voted 98–75 (S 118). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–18, Democrats 25–36, Others 7–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
98
No
75
Did not vote
71
Date
Jun 15, 1860

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 36 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans66 yes · 18 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 21 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 S. 118 (12 stat 29, app. 6/16/1860)…: House Vote, Jun 15, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-245/to-pass-s-118-12-stat-29-app-6 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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