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House roll call 137 · 37th Congress · Mar 7, 1862

To pass H. R. 223, a bill to confirm and extend the letters of patent granted to john g. Mini. (p.1118-1)

On Mar 7, 1862, the House voted 73–39 (HR 223). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–27, Democrats 16–7, Others 13–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
73
No
39
Did not vote
87
Date
Mar 7, 1862

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 27 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 7 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 5 no · 19 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. 223, a bill to confirm and…: House Vote, Mar 7, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-137/to-pass-h-r-223-a-bill-to-confirm (accessed 2026-10-17).

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