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House roll call 109 · 37th Congress · Feb 12, 1862

To amend H. R. 154 by eliminating the section which provides that no part of this appropriation be used in payment or liquidation of any sum due on any existing

On Feb 12, 1862, the House voted 52–68 (HR 154). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 42–34, Democrats 5–19, Others 5–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
52
No
68
Did not vote
79
Date
Feb 12, 1862

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 34 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 19 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 154 by eliminating the…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-109/to-amend-h-r-154-by-eliminating-the-section (accessed 2026-10-17).

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