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House roll call 353 · 37th Congress · Jul 16, 1862

To suspend the rules so that the committee of the whole be discharged from further consideration of H. J. RES. 42, a bill for the establishment of national foun

On Jul 16, 1862, the House voted 55–41 (HJR 42). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–20, Democrats 8–12, Others 3–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
55
No
41
Did not vote
103
Date
Jul 16, 1862

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 20 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 12 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 9 no · 25 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 suspend the rules so that the committee…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-353/to-suspend-the-rules-so-that-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).