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House roll call 116 · 37th Congress · Feb 20, 1862

To concur in the 15th Senate amendment to H. R. 240, which amendment authorizes the secretary of the treasury to issue, to an amount not exceeding $500,000,000,

On Feb 20, 1862, the House voted 72–66 (HR 240). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–53, Democrats 24–7, Others 13–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
72
No
66
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 20, 1862

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 53 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 7 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 6 no · 18 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 15th Senate amendment to H…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-116/to-concur-in-the-15th-senate-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).