President James Buchanan's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 36th House of RepresentativesAbout This Page
This page compiles President James Buchanan's record on U.S. House of Representatives roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the House, but they may show what side they're on.
This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
Vote# | Description asc / dsc | Bill/Res | Pres "Vote" | Pres Notes | More info | | h36v229 | TO PASS S.J. RES. 35 (12 STAT 117, APP. 6/15/1860), WHICH DIRECTS THE SUPT. OF U.S. COAST SURVEY TO FURNISH A VESSEL FOR CONVEYANCE OF ASTRONOMERS NOT EXCEEDING 5- TO A SUITABLE POINT ON THE EAST COAST OF THIS CONTINENT FOR OBSERVING THE TOTAL | SJR35 | 1 | Yea vote 12 STAT 117, APP. 6/15/1860 | Voteview | |
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Notes:- Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
- Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)