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House roll call 63 · 36th Congress · Feb 28, 1860

To commit H.R. 63 to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for their consideration. (p. 860-1)

On Feb 28, 1860, the House voted 77–108 (HR 63). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–65, Democrats 37–25, Others 12–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
77
No
108
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 28, 1860

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 25 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 65 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 18 no · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To commit H.R. 63 to the committee of the…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-63/to-commit-h-r-63-to-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-16).

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