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House roll call 85 · 36th Congress · Mar 8, 1860

To refer to the committee of the whole H.R. 305, (12 stat 64, app. 6/22/1860), a bill appropriating for the army for fiscal 1861. (p. 1067-2, 1069)

On Mar 8, 1860, the House voted 84–82 (HR 305). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–27, Democrats 25–33, Others 8–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
84
No
82
Did not vote
78
Date
Mar 8, 1860

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 33 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans51 yes · 27 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 22 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 refer to the committee of the whole H.R…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-85/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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