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House roll call 200 · 37th Congress · Apr 30, 1862

To pass a government contracts resolution relating to the actions of the secretary of the navy in his dealings with one george morgan, declaring said actions as

On Apr 30, 1862, the House voted 45–72. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–54, Democrats 16–13, Others 15–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
45
No
72
Did not vote
82
Date
Apr 30, 1862

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 54 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 13 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a government contracts resolution…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-200/to-pass-a-government-contracts-resolution-relating-to-the (accessed 2026-10-17).