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House roll call 243 · 37th Congress · May 29, 1862

To table a motion to direct the clerk of the house to purchase 100 copies or sets of the annals of Congress and register of debates for use of the house library

On May 29, 1862, the House voted 57–63. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 46–22, Democrats 9–17, Others 2–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
57
No
63
Did not vote
79
Date
May 29, 1862

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 22 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 17 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 24 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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