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House roll call 115 · 37th Congress · Feb 20, 1862

To concur in the 6th Senate amendment to H. R. 240, which amendment provides that treasury notes be used for the payment of all claims and demands against the u

On Feb 20, 1862, the House voted 88–55 (HR 240). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–51, Democrats 30–2, Others 20–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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

88

No

55

Did not vote

55

Date

Feb 20, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.