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House roll call 398 · 37th Congress · Dec 22, 1862

To table a resolution providing for the appointment of a select committee to inquire whether any officer or employee of the government is a partner, directly or

On Dec 22, 1862, the House voted 22–89. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–40, Democrats 0–28, Others 0–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
22
No
89
Did not vote
88
Date
Dec 22, 1862

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 40 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 21 no · 16 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 table a resolution providing for the…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-398/to-table-a-resolution-providing-for-the-appointment-of (accessed 2026-10-17).