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House roll call 237 · 37th Congress · May 28, 1862

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 472. (p.2409 -1)

On May 28, 1862, the House voted 0–135. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–79, Democrats 0–33, Others 0–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
0
No
135
Did not vote
64
Date
May 28, 1862

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 79 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 33 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 23 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, motion made during debate on H…: House Vote, May 28, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-237/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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