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House roll call 4 · 37th Congress · Jul 5, 1861

To elect a sergeant-at-arms for the House Of Representatives the 37th Congress; e. Ball, coded 1, VS. B. F. Mudgett, coded 2. Other candidates include a. J. GR

On Jul 5, 1861, the House voted 81–13. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 96–1, Democrats 10–21, Others 8–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

81

No

13

Did not vote

43

Date

Jul 5, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.