To reject second reading of H.R. 1003, supplementary to several acts in force to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, to supp

On Feb 18, 1861, the House voted 68–109 (HR 1003). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–102, Democrats 42–2, Others 26–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 68
No: 109
Did not vote: 67
Date: Feb 18, 1861

By party

Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 43 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 102 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Allen D-OH 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 reject second reading of H.R. 1003…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-369/to-reject-second-reading-of-h-r-1003-supplementary (accessed 2026-10-17).