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House roll call 138 · 37th Congress · Mar 10, 1862

To suspend the rules and consider H. J. RES. 48 (12 stat. 617, app. 4/10/1862), a resolution providing that the U.S. Cooperate with and financially aid any sta

On Mar 10, 1862, the House voted 86–35 (HJR 48). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–0, Democrats 2–25, Others 6–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
86
No
35
Did not vote
78
Date
Mar 10, 1862

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 25 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 10 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, “To suspend the rules and consider H. J. RES…: House Vote, Mar 10, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-138/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).