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House roll call 42 · 36th Congress · Feb 10, 1860

To order a call of the house, in order to delay action on the resolution authorizing employment of clerks by committees. (p. 730-2)

On Feb 10, 1860, the House voted 48–113. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–83, Democrats 37–17, Others 10–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

48

No

113

Did not vote

83

Date

Feb 10, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.