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House roll call 124 · 37th Congress · Feb 25, 1862

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 299. (p.9573)

On Feb 25, 1862, the House voted 42–79. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–77, Democrats 25–0, Others 14–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
42
No
79
Did not vote
78
Date
Feb 25, 1862

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 77 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 2 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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