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House roll call 201 · 37th Congress · May 5, 1862

To suspend the rules and consider H. R. 364 (12 stat. 489, app. 7/1/1862), a bill to aid in constructing a railroad and telegraph line from the missouri river t

On May 5, 1862, the House voted 56–48 (HR 364). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–22, Democrats 12–14, Others 2–12. 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
May 5, 1862

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 22 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 14 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 12 no · 23 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. R. 364…: House Vote, May 5, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-201/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-h-r-364 (accessed 2026-10-17).