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House roll call 320 · 36th Congress · Dec 31, 1860

To suspend rules and consider a resolution requesting the President to report on the condition of forts, arsenals and public property in south carolina, their d

On Dec 31, 1860, the House voted 91–62. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 80–0, Democrats 8–44, Others 3–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

91

No

62

Did not vote

91

Date

Dec 31, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.