To pass H. R. 591. (p.22-2,3)

On Dec 8, 1862, the House voted 91–46 (HR 591). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–3, Democrats 1–31, Others 5–12. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 91
No: 46
Did not vote: 62
Date: Dec 8, 1862

By party

Republicans85 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 31 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 12 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Martin Franklin Conway R-KS voted no
John Noble Goodwin R-ME voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted yes

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. 591. (p.22-2,3): House Vote, Dec 8, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-377/to-pass-h-r-591-p-22-2-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).