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House roll call 389 · 37th Congress · Dec 17, 1862

To table a resolution providing that extra copies of the message of the President of the U.S. Of july 17, 1862, on the subject of confiscation, be printed for

On Dec 17, 1862, the House voted 65–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 58–11, Democrats 5–14, Others 2–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

65

No

37

Did not vote

97

Date

Dec 17, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.