To pass a resolution approving of the union of the states and its preservation and that nothing has happened to warrent its dissolution. (p. 110-2)

On Dec 17, 1860, the House voted 115–44. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 92–1, Democrats 13–32, Others 10–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 115
No: 44
Did not vote: 85
Date: Dec 17, 1860

By party

Democrats13 yes · 32 no · 42 didn’t vote
Republicans92 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 11 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted yes
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted yes
James Carroll Robinson D-IL voted yes
John Alexander Logan D-IL voted yes
William Ellis Niblack D-IN voted yes
William Hayden English D-IN voted yes
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
William Allen D-OH voted yes
William Howard D-OH voted yes
Charles Drake Martin D-OH voted yes
Samuel Sullivan Cox D-OH voted yes
Jacob Kerlin Mckenty D-PA voted yes
William Montgomery D-PA voted yes
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no

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 pass a resolution approving of the union…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-307/to-pass-a-resolution-approving-of-the-union-of (accessed 2026-10-17).