To concur in the 52nd amendment of the Senate to H.R. 338, which amendment provides to put a duty of 40 cents per SQ. Yard on all medallion or carpets valued at

On Feb 25, 1861, the House voted 87–68 (HR 338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 77–10, Democrats 2–38, Others 8–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 87
No: 68
Did not vote: 89
Date: Feb 25, 1861

By party

Democrats2 yes · 38 no · 47 didn’t vote
Republicans77 yes · 10 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 20 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orris Sanford Ferry R-CT voted no
Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted no
Schuyler Colfax R-IN voted no
Daniel Wheelwright Gooch R-MA voted no
Luther Cullen Carter R-NY voted no
George Briggs R-NY voted no
Francis Elias Spinner R-NY voted no
Charles Brooks Hoard R-NY voted no
William Irvine R-NY voted no
Augustus Frank R-NY voted no
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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in the 52nd amendment of the…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-383/to-concur-in-the-52nd-amendment-of-the-senate (accessed 2026-10-17).