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House roll call 374 · 37th Congress · Dec 8, 1862

Shall the house reject H. R. 591 (c81-12 stat. 755, app. 3/3/1863), a bill to indemnify the President and other persons for suspending the privilege of the writ

On Dec 8, 1862, the House voted 34–90 (HR 591). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–83, Democrats 24–1, Others 9–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

34

No

90

Did not vote

75

Date

Dec 8, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.