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House roll call 385 · 37th Congress · Dec 15, 1862

To pass H. J. RES. 113, a resolution authorizing the secretary of the navy to dispatch armed vessels of the U.S., to convoy any ships which may be sent to carr

On Dec 15, 1862, the House voted 46–71 (HJR 113). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 34–34, Democrats 4–26, Others 8–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
46
No
71
Did not vote
82
Date
Dec 15, 1862

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 34 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 26 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 11 no · 18 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. 113, a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-385/to-pass-h-j-res-113-a-resolution-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-16).