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House roll call 316 · 36th Congress · Dec 20, 1860

To pass H.R. 701, a bill granting alternate sections of public lands to aid in the construction of certain railroads in the territory of nebraska. (p. 171-2)

On Dec 20, 1860, the House voted 95–74 (HR 701). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 64–19, Democrats 19–36, Others 12–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
95
No
74
Did not vote
75
Date
Dec 20, 1860

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 36 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 19 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 19 no · 8 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 pass H.R. 701, a bill granting alternate…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-316/to-pass-h-r-701-a-bill-granting-alternate (accessed 2026-10-17).

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