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House roll call 312 · 37th Congress · Jul 3, 1862

To table an amendment to H. R. 471 (12 stat. 589, app. 7/16/1862), a bill to confiscate the property of rebels, for the payment of the expenses of the present r

On Jul 3, 1862, the House voted 48–81 (HR 471). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–78, Democrats 29–1, Others 17–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

48

No

81

Did not vote

70

Date

Jul 3, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.