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House roll call 144 · 37th Congress · Mar 12, 1862

To table H. R. 356, a bill to establish a termporary provisional government over the districts in rebellion against the United States. (p.1193-3)

On Mar 12, 1862, the House voted 65–56 (HR 356). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–56, Democrats 24–0, Others 24–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
65
No
56
Did not vote
77
Date
Mar 12, 1862

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 56 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others24 yes · 0 no · 13 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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