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House roll call 353 · 37th Congress · Jul 16, 1862

To suspend the rules so that the committee of the whole be discharged from further consideration of H. J. RES. 42, a bill for the establishment of national foun

On Jul 16, 1862, the House voted 55–41 (HJR 42). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–20, Democrats 8–12, Others 3–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

41

Did not vote

103

Date

Jul 16, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.