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House roll call 394 · 37th Congress · Dec 18, 1862

To order the main question on passage of H. R. 610. (p.1293; p.130-1)

On Dec 18, 1862, the House voted 90–27 (HR 610). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–0, Democrats 8–15, Others 7–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
90
No
27
Did not vote
82
Date
Dec 18, 1862

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 15 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 12 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 order the main question on passage of H…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-394/to-order-the-main-question-on-passage-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).