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House roll call 560 · 38th Congress · Feb 28, 1865

To order the main question on H.R. 802, a bill to compensate the officers and crew of the U.S. Steamer "kearsarge" for the destruction of the rebel pirate vess

On Feb 28, 1865, the House voted 59–67 (HR 802). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 30–34, Democrats 21–25, Others 8–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 51 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
59
No
67
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 28, 1865

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 34 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 25 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 8 no · 12 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 order the main question on H.R. 802, a…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-560/to-order-the-main-question-on-h-r-802 (accessed 2026-10-17).