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House roll call 295 · 36th Congress · Dec 5, 1860

To pass H.R. 24, a bill to secure homesteads to actual settlers on public land. (p. 15-3)

On Dec 5, 1860, the House voted 131–76 (HR 24). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 102–0, Democrats 23–49, Others 6–27. 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

131

No

76

Did not vote

37

Date

Dec 5, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.