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House roll call 304 · 37th Congress · Jul 1, 1862

To pass a motion, as amended, postponing discussion of H. R. 401, a bill relating to claim for rebellion property loses, until the 2nd wednesday of december nex

On Jul 1, 1862, the House voted 69–65 (HR 401). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–31, Democrats 15–18, Others 3–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
69
No
65
Did not vote
65
Date
Jul 1, 1862

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 31 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 18 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 16 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 pass a motion, as amended, postponing…: House Vote, Jul 1, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-304/to-pass-a-motion-as-amended-postponing-discussion-of (accessed 2026-10-17).