To pass H. R. 125 (12 stat. 392, app. 5/20/1862), a bill to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain, and to provide a bounty for soldiers, in

On Feb 28, 1862, the House voted 113–18 (HR 125). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 87–0, Democrats 22–7, Others 6–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 113
No: 18
Did not vote: 63
Date: Feb 28, 1862

By party

Republicans87 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats22 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 14 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Elijah Hise Norton D-MO voted no
Erastus Corning D-NY voted no
Chauncey Vibbard D-NY voted no
George Knox Shiel D-OR voted no
William Eckart Lehman D-PA voted no
Philip Johnson D-PA voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted no

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. 125 (12 stat. 392, app…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-129/to-pass-h-r-125-12-stat-392-app (accessed 2026-10-17).