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House roll call 56 · 36th Congress · Feb 22, 1860

To pass a resolution directing that the superintendent of the capitol extension be directed to remove the present benches from the hall, and replace the old cha

On Feb 22, 1860, the House voted 95–86. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–34, Democrats 27–40, Others 18–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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

86

Did not vote

63

Date

Feb 22, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.