To pass H. R. 280 (12 stat. 583, app. 7/16/1862), a bill providing for the appointment of midshipmen to the naval academy. (p.2742-3)

On Jun 16, 1862, the House voted 76–24 (HR 280). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 61–2, Others 9–10, Democrats 6–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 76
No: 24
Did not vote: 99
Date: Jun 16, 1862

By party

Republicans61 yes · 2 no · 47 didn’t vote
Democrats6 yes · 12 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 10 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Edward English D-CT voted yes
Anson Peaslee Morrill R-ME voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted yes
George Thomas Cobb D-NJ voted yes
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted yes
Elijah Ward D-NY voted yes
John Benedict Steele D-NY voted yes
Eliakim Persons Walton R-VT voted no

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 pass H. R. 280 (12 stat. 583, app…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-270/to-pass-h-r-280-12-stat-583-app (accessed 2026-10-17).