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House roll call 143 · 37th Congress · Mar 11, 1862

To pass H. J. RES. 48. (p.1179-3)

On Mar 11, 1862, the House voted 97–35 (HJR 48). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–0, Democrats 3–24, Others 9–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
97
No
35
Did not vote
67
Date
Mar 11, 1862

By party

  • Republicans85 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 24 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 11 no · 17 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 pass H. J. RES. 48. (p.1179-3): House Vote, Mar 11, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-143/to-pass-h-j-res-48-p-1179-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).