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House roll call 371 · 37th Congress · Dec 5, 1862

To table a resolution classifying as assasins, all men from the north or south who have been instrumental in producing the present war. (p.15-2)

On Dec 5, 1862, the House voted 85–41. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–1, Democrats 1–30, Others 9–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

85

No

41

Did not vote

73

Date

Dec 5, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.