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House roll call 400 · 37th Congress · Dec 22, 1862

To adjourn until the first monday in january next. (p.168 -1)

On Dec 22, 1862, the House voted 79–47. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–43, Democrats 30–1, Others 18–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
79
No
47
Did not vote
73
Date
Dec 22, 1862

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 43 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 3 no · 16 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 adjourn until the first monday in january…: House Vote, Dec 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-400/to-adjourn-until-the-first-monday-in-january-next (accessed 2026-10-17).

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