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House roll call 401 · 36th Congress · Feb 27, 1861

To amend H.J. RES. 64, reported from the committee of 33, by providing that it be recommended to the several states, that through their legislatures, they reque

On Feb 27, 1861, the House voted 74–109 (HJR 64). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 34–67, Democrats 19–30, Others 21–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 53 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

74

No

109

Did not vote

61

Date

Feb 27, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.