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House roll call 168 · 37th Congress · Apr 14, 1862

To postpone H. R. 387, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy in the U.S. (p.1658-1)

On Apr 14, 1862, the House voted 67–50 (HR 387). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–39, Democrats 18–6, Others 14–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
67
No
50
Did not vote
82
Date
Apr 14, 1862

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 39 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 6 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 5 no · 18 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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