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House roll call 333 · 36th Congress · Jan 7, 1861

To suspend the rules so as to introduce a joint resolution providing for various amendments to the constitution of the U.S. (p. 279-2,3)

On Jan 7, 1861, the House voted 83–78. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–74, Democrats 44–3, Others 25–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

83

No

78

Did not vote

83

Date

Jan 7, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.