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House roll call 44 · 36th Congress · Feb 13, 1860

To adjourn, during election of a printer for the House Of Representatives. (p. 769-1)

On Feb 13, 1860, the House voted 7–170. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–88, Democrats 3–57, Others 3–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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
7
No
170
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 13, 1860

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 57 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 88 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 25 no · 11 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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