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House roll call 119 · 37th Congress · Feb 22, 1862

Call of the house, motion made during debate on a resolution to omit the presentation of rebel flags at the washington's birthday proceedings. (p.913-1)

On Feb 22, 1862, the House voted 37–91. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 29–54, Democrats 7–22, Others 1–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 36 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
37
No
91
Did not vote
71
Date
Feb 22, 1862

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 54 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 15 no · 21 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, “Call of the house, motion made during debate…: House Vote, Feb 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-119/call-of-the-house-motion-made-during-debate-on (accessed 2026-10-17).