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House roll call 396 · 37th Congress · Dec 22, 1862

To table a resolution providing that the protest of members of this house against the passage of H. R. 591, the indemnity bill, be entered upon the journal. (p

On Dec 22, 1862, the House voted 75–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–1, Democrats 2–27, Others 7–12. 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
75
No
40
Did not vote
84
Date
Dec 22, 1862

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 1 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 27 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 12 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-396/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-protest-of (accessed 2026-10-15).

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