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House roll call 336 · 36th Congress · Jan 9, 1861

To refer to a special committee the President's message, to report whether any executive officer has made agreements regarding surrender of any forts or public

On Jan 9, 1861, the House voted 133–62. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 103–0, Democrats 15–44, Others 15–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
133
No
62
Did not vote
49
Date
Jan 9, 1861

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 44 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans103 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 18 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 refer to a special committee the…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-336/to-refer-to-a-special-committee-the-presidents-message (accessed 2026-10-17).

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