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House roll call 93 · 37th Congress · Jan 17, 1862

To pass a resolution, as amended, providing that john m. Butler is not entitled to a seat in the 37th Congress as a representative from the 1st congressional di

On Jan 17, 1862, the House voted 77–67. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–67, Democrats 38–0, Others 19–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
67
Did not vote
55
Date
Jan 17, 1862

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 67 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 0 no · 18 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 pass a resolution, as amended, providing…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-93/to-pass-a-resolution-as-amended-providing-that-john (accessed 2026-10-17).