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House roll call 223 · 37th Congress · May 22, 1862

To pass H. R. 433, a bill to secure the speedy transportation of the mails, to fix the rates paid to railroads for mail transportation, and for other purposes.

On May 22, 1862, the House voted 63–58 (HR 433). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–25, Democrats 7–21, Others 8–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

63

No

58

Did not vote

78

Date

May 22, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.