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House roll call 218 · 37th Congress · May 16, 1862

To pass H. R. 314, a bill providing for the recovery of a judgment in circuit court against thomas hoyne and others, for money advanced by the U.S. Government

On May 16, 1862, the House voted 45–55 (HR 314). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–42, Democrats 11–7, Others 12–6. 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
45
No
55
Did not vote
99
Date
May 16, 1862

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 42 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 7 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 6 no · 19 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 H. R. 314, a bill providing for the…: House Vote, May 16, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-218/to-pass-h-r-314-a-bill-providing-for (accessed 2026-10-17).