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House roll call 259 · 37th Congress · Jun 9, 1862

To pass a resolution providing that the President be requested to submit to the house whatever information he possesses concerning the relations between this co

On Jun 9, 1862, the House voted 72–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–38, Democrats 24–0, Others 19–2. 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
72
No
40
Did not vote
87
Date
Jun 9, 1862

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 38 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 2 no · 16 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 resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-259/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-president-be (accessed 2026-10-17).