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House roll call 340 · 37th Congress · Jul 14, 1862

To pass H. R. 573 (12 stat. 588, app. 7/16/1862), a bill to impose additional duties on sugars produced in the U.S. (p.3333-1)

On Jul 14, 1862, the House voted 57–55 (HR 573). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–22, Democrats 4–20, Others 5–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
57
No
55
Did not vote
87
Date
Jul 14, 1862

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 22 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 20 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 573 (12 stat. 588, app…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-340/to-pass-h-r-573-12-stat-588-app (accessed 2026-10-16).

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