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House roll call 402 · 37th Congress · Dec 22, 1862

To suspend the rules and order a resolution relative to the abolishment of slavery in missouri to be reported, printed and recommitted to the select committee o

On Dec 22, 1862, the House voted 77–36 (HR 86). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–0, Democrats 1–26, Others 8–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

77

No

36

Did not vote

86

Date

Dec 22, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.