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House roll call 296 · 37th Congress · Jun 30, 1862

To postpone further consideration of H. R. 288, a bill to construct a ship canal for the passage of armed and naval vessels from the mississippi river to lake m

On Jun 30, 1862, the House voted 57–58 (HR 288). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–47, Democrats 17–8, Others 12–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
57
No
58
Did not vote
78
Date
Jun 30, 1862

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 47 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 8 no · 27 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 postpone further consideration of H. R…: House Vote, Jun 30, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-296/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-h-r-288-a (accessed 2026-10-17).