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House roll call 310 · 36th Congress · Dec 18, 1860

To table motion to reconsider vote refusing to table a resolution that Congress, the supreme court and the constitution recognize and uphold slavery. (p. 124-1

On Dec 18, 1860, the House voted 87–91. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–89, Democrats 58–1, Others 27–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

87

No

91

Did not vote

66

Date

Dec 18, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.