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House roll call 92 · 37th Congress · Jan 17, 1862

To pass H. R. 222, a bill for the relief of samuel bentz, by extending letters of patent granted march 4th, 1848. (p.378-2)

On Jan 17, 1862, the House voted 78–54 (HR 222). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–37, Democrats 21–9, Others 12–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
78
No
54
Did not vote
67
Date
Jan 17, 1862

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 37 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 9 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 8 no · 17 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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