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House roll call 257 · 36th Congress · Jun 18, 1860

To concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 501, to enable supertindent of the capitol extension to purchase 34 monolethic columns. (p. 3137-2)

On Jun 18, 1860, the House voted 81–80 (HR 501). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 72–21, Democrats 2–41, Others 7–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

81

No

80

Did not vote

83

Date

Jun 18, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.