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House roll call 65 · 37th Congress · Dec 17, 1861

To refer H. R. 107, a bill to forfeit the property and slaves of persons who shall engage in or abet rebellion against the United States, together with the reso

On Dec 17, 1861, the House voted 77–57 (HR 107). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–46, Democrats 24–6, Others 16–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
77
No
57
Did not vote
65
Date
Dec 17, 1861

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 46 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 5 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 refer H. R. 107, a bill to forfeit the…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-65/to-refer-h-r-107-a-bill-to-forfeit (accessed 2026-10-17).