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House roll call 299 · 36th Congress · Dec 10, 1860

To amend H.R. 863 (14 stat 121, app. 12/17/1860), authorizing the issue of treasury notes and for other purposes, by providing that money received from sale of

On Dec 10, 1860, the House voted 75–124 (HR 863). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–99, Democrats 53–15, Others 22–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
75
No
124
Did not vote
45
Date
Dec 10, 1860

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 15 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 99 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 863 (14 stat 121, app…: House Vote, Dec 10, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-299/to-amend-h-r-863-14-stat-121-app (accessed 2026-10-17).

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