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House roll call 334 · 36th Congress · Jan 7, 1861

To consider a resolution that we fully approve of the bold and patriotic act of major anderson in withdrawing from fort moultrie to fort sumpter and of the dete

On Jan 7, 1861, the House voted 124–53. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 97–0, Democrats 17–37, Others 10–16. 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

124

No

53

Did not vote

67

Date

Jan 7, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.