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House roll call 272 · 37th Congress · Jun 17, 1862

To refer to the committee on public lands S. 298 (12 stat. 503, app. 7/2/1862), an act donating public lands to the states and territories which may provide col

On Jun 17, 1862, the House voted 31–83 (S 298). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–53, Others 4–19, Democrats 9–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
31
No
83
Did not vote
85
Date
Jun 17, 1862

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 53 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 11 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 19 no · 14 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 refer to the committee on public lands S…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-272/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-public-lands-s (accessed 2026-10-17).