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House roll call 298 · 37th Congress · Jun 30, 1862

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 288. (p.3034 -1)

On Jun 30, 1862, the House voted 55–58. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–48, Democrats 15–4, Others 12–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
55
No
58
Did not vote
86
Date
Jun 30, 1862

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 48 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 4 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 6 no · 19 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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