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House roll call 167 · 37th Congress · Apr 14, 1862

To suspend the rules and make H. R. 387, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy in the United States, a special order of business. (p.1657-3)

On Apr 14, 1862, the House voted 56–48 (HR 387). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–26, Democrats 8–11, Others 4–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
56
No
48
Did not vote
95
Date
Apr 14, 1862

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 26 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 11 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 11 no · 22 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 suspend the rules and make H. R. 387, a…: House Vote, Apr 14, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-167/to-suspend-the-rules-and-make-h-r-387 (accessed 2026-10-17).