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House roll call 291 · 37th Congress · Jun 24, 1862

To concur in the first amendment to H. R. 371 (12 stat. 502, app. 7/1/1862), a bill to prescribe an oath of office and for other purposes, with Senate amendment

On Jun 24, 1862, the House voted 42–76 (HR 371). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–69, Democrats 27–3, Others 15–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
42
No
76
Did not vote
81
Date
Jun 24, 1862

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 69 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 4 no · 18 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 concur in the first amendment to H. R…: House Vote, Jun 24, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-291/to-concur-in-the-first-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).