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House roll call 163 · 37th Congress · Apr 11, 1862

To order the main question on the passage of S. 108. (p.1648-3)

On Apr 11, 1862, the House voted 92–44 (S 108). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–1, Democrats 5–27, Others 4–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
92
No
44
Did not vote
63
Date
Apr 11, 1862

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 27 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 16 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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