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House roll call 149 · 37th Congress · Apr 2, 1862

To pass S. J. RES. 68 (12 stat. 617, app. 4/4/1862), a resolution to authorize the President to assign the command of troops in the same field to officers of TH

On Apr 2, 1862, the House voted 81–40 (SJR 68). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–8, Democrats 5–23, Others 11–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

81

No

40

Did not vote

78

Date

Apr 2, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.