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House roll call 245 · 37th Congress · Jun 3, 1862

To amend S. 184 (12 stat. 421, app. 6/5/1862), a bill to authorize the President of U.S. To appoint diplomatic representatives to the republics of hayti and li

On Jun 3, 1862, the House voted 40–82 (S 184). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–76, Democrats 25–0, Others 14–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
40
No
82
Did not vote
75
Date
Jun 3, 1862

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 76 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 7 no · 16 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 S. 184 (12 stat. 421, app…: House Vote, Jun 3, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-245/to-amend-s-184-12-stat-421-app-6 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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