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House roll call 126 · 37th Congress · Feb 25, 1862

To pass H. R. 299. (p.955-3)

On Feb 25, 1862, the House voted 95–51 (HR 299). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 91–0, Democrats 1–35, Others 3–17. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
95
No
51
Did not vote
52
Date
Feb 25, 1862

By party

  • Republicans91 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 35 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 17 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 pass H. R. 299. (p.955-3): House Vote, Feb 25, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-126/to-pass-h-r-299-p-955-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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