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House roll call 225 · 37th Congress · May 26, 1862

To amend H. R. 471 (12 stat. 589, app. 7/17/1862), a bill to confiscate the property of rebels for payment of the expenses of the present rebellion; which amend

On May 26, 1862, the House voted 100–50 (HR 471). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–0, Democrats 3–37, Others 9–17. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

100

No

50

Did not vote

44

Date

May 26, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.