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House roll call 115 · 37th Congress · Feb 20, 1862

To concur in the 6th Senate amendment to H. R. 240, which amendment provides that treasury notes be used for the payment of all claims and demands against the u

On Feb 20, 1862, the House voted 88–55 (HR 240). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–51, Democrats 30–2, Others 20–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
88
No
55
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 20, 1862

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 51 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 3 no · 14 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 concur in the 6th Senate amendment to H…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-115/to-concur-in-the-6th-senate-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).