To pass a resolution providing that, "whereas the constitution of the U.S. Is the supreme law of the land, and its ready and faithful observance the duty of all

On Dec 17, 1860, the House voted 135–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 86–0, Democrats 26–0, Others 23–0. 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: 135
No: 0
Did not vote: 109
Date: Dec 17, 1860

By party

Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 61 didn’t vote
Republicans86 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 0 no · 16 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 pass a resolution providing that…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-306/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-whereas-the-constitution (accessed 2026-10-16).