To pass a resolution providing that the hon. William c. Anderson is entitled to the seat now held by him as representative in the 36th Congress from the fourth

On Jun 18, 1860, the House voted 112–61. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 94–0, Democrats 0–54, Others 18–8. 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: 112
No: 61
Did not vote: 70
Date: Jun 18, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 54 no · 33 didn’t vote
Republicans94 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 8 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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