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House roll call 88 · 37th Congress · Jan 14, 1862

To pass H. R. 161. (p.326-2)

On Jan 14, 1862, the House voted 107–42 (HR 161). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 76–13, Democrats 21–18, Others 10–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
107
No
42
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 14, 1862

By party

  • Republicans76 yes · 13 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 18 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 11 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 pass H. R. 161. (p.326-2): House Vote, Jan 14, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-88/to-pass-h-r-161-p-326-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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