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House roll call 168 · 37th Congress · Apr 14, 1862

To postpone H. R. 387, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy in the U.S. (p.1658-1)

On Apr 14, 1862, the House voted 67–50 (HR 387). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–39, Democrats 18–6, Others 14–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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

67

No

50

Did not vote

82

Date

Apr 14, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.