To table a resolution that any attempt to preserve the union between the states of this confederacy by force, would be impracticable and destructive of republic

On Dec 31, 1860, the House voted 98–55. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–6, Democrats 14–41, Others 13–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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: 98
No: 55
Did not vote: 91
Date: Dec 31, 1860

By party

Democrats14 yes · 41 no · 32 didn’t vote
Republicans71 yes · 6 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 8 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ryan Curtis R-IA voted no
Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted yes
James Carroll Robinson D-IL voted yes
Philip Bond Fouke D-IL voted yes
William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
John Bassett Alley R-MA voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted yes
Francis Elias Spinner R-NY voted no
Alfred Wells R-NY voted no
George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted yes
William Allen D-OH voted yes
James Mitchell Ashley R-OH voted no
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
Sherrard Clemens D-VA voted yes
Charles Hathaway Larrabee D-WI voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution that any attempt to…: House Vote, Dec 31, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-319/to-table-a-resolution-that-any-attempt-to-preserve (accessed 2026-10-17).