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House roll call 251 · 37th Congress · Jun 5, 1862

To table S. 166, a bill to regulate salaries of district attorneys. (p.2587-3)

On Jun 5, 1862, the House voted 58–63 (S 166). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–44, Democrats 18–11, Others 13–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
58
No
63
Did not vote
78
Date
Jun 5, 1862

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 44 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 11 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 8 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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