To concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 374 (12 stat. 439, app. 6/19/1862), a bill to secure freedom to all persons within the territories of U.S.; which amen

On Jun 17, 1862, the House voted 72–38 (HR 374). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 69–0, Democrats 0–23, Others 4–16. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 72
No: 38
Did not vote: 87
Date: Jun 17, 1862

By party

Republicans69 yes · 0 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 23 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 16 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

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 concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 374…: House Vote, Jun 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-271/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).