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House roll call 227 · 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 present rebellion; by substituting

On May 26, 1862, the House voted 25–122 (HR 471). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–67, Democrats 1–34, Others 5–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
25
No
122
Did not vote
52
Date
May 26, 1862

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 67 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 34 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 21 no · 11 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 amend H. R. 471 (12 stat. 589, app…: House Vote, May 26, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-227/to-amend-h-r-471-12-stat-589-app (accessed 2026-10-17).

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