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House roll call 80 · 37th Congress · Jan 8, 1862

To table H. J. RES. 28, and the preamble thereto, providing that the secretary of the treasury be directed to pay the several amounts due for mileage, to member

On Jan 8, 1862, the House voted 80–47 (HJR 28). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 59–22, Democrats 7–18, Others 14–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
80
No
47
Did not vote
72
Date
Jan 8, 1862

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 22 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 18 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 7 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 H. J. RES. 28, and the preamble…: House Vote, Jan 8, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-80/to-table-h-j-res-28-and-the-preamble (accessed 2026-10-17).