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House roll call 351 · 37th Congress · Jul 16, 1862

To postpone further consideration of S. 365 (12 stat. 633, app. 12/13/1862), a bill for the admission of the state of west virginia into the union, until the 2n

On Jul 16, 1862, the House voted 63–53 (S 365). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–44, Others 17–7, Democrats 15–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
63
No
53
Did not vote
83
Date
Jul 16, 1862

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 44 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 7 no · 13 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 further consideration of S. 365…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-351/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-s-365-12-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).