To pass H. R. 269 (12 stat. 387, app. 5/15/1862), a bill to establish an agricultural and statistical bureau to be known as the department of agriculture. (p.8

On Feb 17, 1862, the House voted 125–7 (HR 269). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–1, Democrats 24–3, Others 16–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 125
No: 7
Did not vote: 67
Date: Feb 17, 1862

By party

Republicans85 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats24 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Addison Cravens D-IN voted no
William Steele Holman D-IN voted no
William Augustus Hall D-MO voted no
Frederick Augustus Conkling R-NY voted no

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 pass H. R. 269 (12 stat. 387, app…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-112/to-pass-h-r-269-12-stat-387-app (accessed 2026-10-17).