To pass H. R. 610. (p.130-1)

On Dec 18, 1862, the House voted 115–4 (HR 610). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–0, Democrats 23–2, Others 14–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 115
No: 4
Did not vote: 80
Date: Dec 18, 1862

By party

Republicans78 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
Democrats23 yes · 2 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Elijah Hise Norton D-MO voted no
Benjamin Wood D-NY voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 610. (p.130-1): House Vote, Dec 18, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-395/to-pass-h-r-610-p-130-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).