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House roll call 561 · 38th Congress · Feb 28, 1865

To pass H.R. 800, 3/2/1865, a bill to establish the office of solicitor and naval judge advocate.

On Feb 28, 1865, the House voted 65–53 (HR 800). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–18, Democrats 15–27, Others 10–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
65
No
53
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 28, 1865

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 18 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 27 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 8 no · 10 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 H.R. 800, 3/2/1865, a bill to…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-561/to-pass-h-r-800-3-2-1865-a (accessed 2026-10-17).