To amend H.R. 972, so as to empower the secretary of the treasury to negotiate the balance of the loan approved june 22, 1860, on terms which may appear to be m

On Feb 2, 1861, the House voted 52–120 (HR 972). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–100, Democrats 39–8, Others 13–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 52
No: 120
Did not vote: 72
Date: Feb 2, 1861

By party

Democrats39 yes · 8 no · 40 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 100 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 12 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Chilton Burch D-CA voted no
Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
James Craig D-MO voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Thomas Birch Florence D-PA voted no
Jacob Kerlin Mckenty D-PA voted no
William Montgomery D-PA voted no

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 amend H.R. 972, so as to empower the…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-354/to-amend-h-r-972-so-as-to-empower (accessed 2026-10-17).