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House roll call 335 · 36th Congress · Jan 7, 1861

To pass a resolution approving of major anderson's withdrawal from fort moultrie to fort sumpter, and of the President's measures to enforce the union. (p. 281

On Jan 7, 1861, the House voted 125–56. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 99–0, Democrats 17–37, Others 9–19. 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

125

No

56

Did not vote

63

Date

Jan 7, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.