To table resolution to censure secretary of the navy for accepting resignation from naval officers who were in arms against the government. (p. 1423-2)

On Mar 2, 1861, the House voted 57–96. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–90, Democrats 36–1, Others 20–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 57
No: 96
Did not vote: 91
Date: Mar 2, 1861

By party

Democrats36 yes · 1 no · 50 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 90 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 5 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Kilgore R-IN voted yes
William Montgomery D-PA voted no

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 table resolution to censure secretary of…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-427/to-table-resolution-to-censure-secretary-of-the-navy (accessed 2026-10-17).