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House roll call 311 · 37th Congress · Jul 3, 1862

To pass H. J. RES. 96 (12 stat. 934 priv. Acts, app. 3/3/1863), a resolution for the relief of w. Maxwell wood.

On Jul 3, 1862, the House voted 62–47 (HJR 96). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–26, Democrats 14–11, Others 6–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
62
No
47
Did not vote
90
Date
Jul 3, 1862

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 26 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 11 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 10 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. J. RES. 96 (12 stat. 934 priv…: House Vote, Jul 3, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-311/to-pass-h-j-res-96-12-stat-934 (accessed 2026-10-17).