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House roll call 298 · 36th Congress · Dec 6, 1860

To adjourn, to stop debate on motion of MR. Hawkins, fla., that he be excused from serving on select committee to consider that part of President's message rela

On Dec 6, 1860, the House voted 104–92. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–34, Democrats 22–43, Others 17–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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

104

No

92

Did not vote

48

Date

Dec 6, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.