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House roll call 199 · 37th Congress · Apr 30, 1862

To pass the government contracts resolution, providing that MR. Simon cameron, late secretary of war, deserves the censure of the house, because he has a adopte

On Apr 30, 1862, the House voted 80–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–42, Democrats 32–2, Others 21–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
80
No
45
Did not vote
74
Date
Apr 30, 1862

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 42 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 1 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, “To pass the government contracts resolution…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-199/to-pass-the-government-contracts-resolution-providing-that-mr (accessed 2026-10-17).