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House roll call 158 · 37th Congress · Apr 9, 1862

Shall S. 108, a bill for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the district of columbia, be rejected?

On Apr 9, 1862, the House voted 45–93 (S 108). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–86, Democrats 28–3, Others 17–5. 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
45
No
93
Did not vote
60
Date
Apr 9, 1862

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 86 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 5 no · 15 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, “Shall S. 108, a bill for the release of…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-158/shall-s-108-a-bill-for-the-release-of (accessed 2026-10-17).