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House roll call 230 · 37th Congress · May 26, 1862

To amend H. R. 472 by providing that any commanding military officer whose district embraces any states in rebellion shall invite all persons within his lines t

On May 26, 1862, the House voted 33–116 (HR 472). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–53, Democrats 0–37, Others 0–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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
33
No
116
Did not vote
50
Date
May 26, 1862

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 53 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 37 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 26 no · 11 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 amend H. R. 472 by providing that any…: House Vote, May 26, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-230/to-amend-h-r-472-by-providing-that-any (accessed 2026-10-17).