To adjourn, during debate on a resolution that committee on the judiciary be instructed to inquire into the recession of so. Carolina and to report what legisla

On Dec 31, 1860, the House voted 50–79. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–66, Democrats 35–9, Others 15–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 50
No: 79
Did not vote: 115
Date: Dec 31, 1860

By party

Democrats35 yes · 9 no · 43 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 66 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Carmichael Hindman D-AR voted no
Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted no
William Steele Holman D-IN voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Samuel Sullivan Cox D-OH voted no
Jacob Kerlin Mckenty D-PA voted no
William Montgomery D-PA voted no
Sherrard Clemens D-VA 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 adjourn, during debate on a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 31, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-321/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-a-resolution-that-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).