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House roll call 307 · 37th Congress · Jul 2, 1862

To postpone business of the military committee for one half hour. (p.3082-3, p.3083-1)

On Jul 2, 1862, the House voted 71–53. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–28, Democrats 11–15, Others 7–10. 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
71
No
53
Did not vote
75
Date
Jul 2, 1862

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 28 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 15 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 10 no · 20 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 business of the military…: House Vote, Jul 2, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-307/to-postpone-business-of-the-military-committee-for-one (accessed 2026-10-17).