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House roll call 428 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

To censure secretary of the navy for accepting resignations of officers of the navywhen they were under arms against the government. (p. 1423-1)

On Mar 2, 1861, the House voted 95–62. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 92–2, Democrats 1–41, Others 2–19. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

95

No

62

Did not vote

87

Date

Mar 2, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.