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House roll call 384 · 37th Congress · Dec 15, 1862

To pass the resolutions affirming that the President's emancipation proclamation is warranted by the constitution, is an exercise of power with proper regard fo

On Dec 15, 1862, the House voted 78–52. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–1, Democrats 2–31, Others 1–20. 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

78

No

52

Did not vote

69

Date

Dec 15, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.