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House roll call 31 · 37th Congress · Jul 23, 1861

To pass H. R. 70, a bill to establish more efficient organization of the courts of the U.S. In the district of kentucky. (p.229-1)

On Jul 23, 1861, the House voted 79–50 (HR 70). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–11, Democrats 3–33, Others 10–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
79
No
50
Did not vote
70
Date
Jul 23, 1861

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 11 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 33 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 6 no · 21 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 H. R. 70, a bill to establish more…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-31/to-pass-h-r-70-a-bill-to-establish (accessed 2026-10-17).