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House roll call 412 · 36th Congress · Feb 28, 1861

To pass H.J. RES. 80. (p. 1284-3)

On Feb 28, 1861, the House voted 133–65 (HJR 80). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–63, Democrats 53–1, Others 34–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
133
No
65
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 28, 1861

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 63 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others34 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 pass H.J. RES. 80. (p. 1284-3): House Vote, Feb 28, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-412/to-pass-h-j-res-80-p-1284-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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