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House roll call 297 · 37th Congress · Jun 30, 1862

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 2889 (p.3033 -3)

On Jun 30, 1862, the House voted 57–59. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–49, Democrats 17–5, Others 13–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
59
Did not vote
83
Date
Jun 30, 1862

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 49 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 5 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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