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House roll call 416 · 37th Congress · Jan 7, 1863

To table H. R. 387, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the U.S. (p.223-1,2)

On Jan 7, 1863, the House voted 59–66 (HR 387). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–50, Democrats 25–6, Others 12–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
59
No
66
Did not vote
72
Date
Jan 7, 1863

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 50 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 6 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 10 no · 15 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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