To suspend the rules in order to make a motion to discharge the committee of military affairs from the further consideration of the bill H.R. 958 and that the h

On Jan 28, 1861, the House voted 115–41 (HR 958). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 94–0, Democrats 6–30, Others 15–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 115
No: 41
Did not vote: 88
Date: Jan 28, 1861

By party

Democrats6 yes · 30 no · 51 didn’t vote
Republicans94 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 11 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted yes
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
William Howard D-OH voted yes
Charles Drake Martin D-OH voted yes
Jacob Kerlin Mckenty D-PA voted yes
William Montgomery D-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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