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House roll call 171 · 37th Congress · Apr 14, 1862

To suspend the rules and consider H. J. RES. 42, a bill to establish national foundries, armories, and manufacturing arsenals. (p.1660-2)

On Apr 14, 1862, the House voted 61–45 (HJR 42). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–26, Democrats 10–12, Others 5–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
61
No
45
Did not vote
93
Date
Apr 14, 1862

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 26 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 12 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 7 no · 25 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 consider H. J. RES…: House Vote, Apr 14, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-171/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).