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House roll call 3 · 37th Congress · Jul 4, 1861

To elect a clerk of the House Of Representatives for the 37th Congress, e. Etheridge, coded 1, VS. J. W. Forney, coded 2. Other candidates include j. E. Dietri

On Jul 4, 1861, the House voted 91–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 98–0, Democrats 14–23, Others 20–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

91

No

2

Did not vote

44

Date

Jul 4, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.