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House roll call 377 · 36th Congress · Feb 23, 1861

To introduce a joint resolution providing that the secretary of the Senate and the clerk of the house be authorized and directed to purchase a sufficient number

On Feb 23, 1861, the House voted 43–111. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–69, Democrats 17–23, Others 7–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 36 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

43

No

111

Did not vote

90

Date

Feb 23, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.