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House roll call 379 · 37th Congress · Dec 10, 1862

To pass S. 365 (c6-12 stat. 633, app. 12/31/1862), a bill for the admission of the state of west virginia into the union. (p.59-1)

On Dec 10, 1862, the House voted 96–57 (S 365). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–11, Democrats 4–32, Others 8–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

96

No

57

Did not vote

44

Date

Dec 10, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.