To agree to the preamble of a resolution; "whereas the constitution of the U.S. Is the supreme law of the land, and its ready and faithful observance the duty o

On Dec 17, 1860, the House voted 156–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 82–0, Democrats 46–0, Others 28–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 156
No: 0
Did not vote: 88
Date: Dec 17, 1860

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 41 didn’t vote
Republicans82 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others28 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the preamble of a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-305/to-agree-to-the-preamble-of-a-resolution-whereas (accessed 2026-10-17).