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House roll call 279 · 36th Congress · Jun 21, 1860

To discharge committee of the whole from further consideration of H.R. 772, paying von camp, chapin and others for loss sustained by seizure by U.S. Agents of t

On Jun 21, 1860, the House voted 72–71 (HR 772). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–43, Democrats 29–20, Others 16–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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

72

No

71

Did not vote

101

Date

Jun 21, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.