To pass H.R. 958. (p. 605-3, 606-1)

On Jan 28, 1861, the House voted 120–42 (HR 958). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 97–0, Democrats 7–30, Others 16–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 120
No: 42
Did not vote: 82
Date: Jan 28, 1861

By party

Democrats7 yes · 30 no · 50 didn’t vote
Republicans97 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted yes
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted yes
William Ellis Niblack D-IN voted yes
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
William Howard D-OH voted yes
Charles Drake Martin D-OH 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 958. (p. 605-3, 606-1): House Vote, Jan 28, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-348/to-pass-h-r-958-p-605-3-606 (accessed 2026-10-17).