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House roll call 128 · 37th Congress · Feb 28, 1862

To pass H. R. 254, a bill to authorize the employment of engineer volunteers, thus, adding about 20,000 men to the army. (p.1022-3, p.1023-1)

On Feb 28, 1862, the House voted 57–66 (HR 254). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 30–50, Democrats 13–14, Others 14–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 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
57
No
66
Did not vote
75
Date
Feb 28, 1862

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 50 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 14 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 3 no · 20 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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