To amend H. R. 472, a bill to free from servitude the slaves of rebels engaged in abetting the existing rebellion against the government of the U.S.; which sub

On Jun 18, 1862, the House voted 82–54 (HR 472). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–4, Democrats 0–28, Others 1–23. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 82
No: 54
Did not vote: 62
Date: Jun 18, 1862

By party

Republicans81 yes · 4 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH 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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