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House roll call 99 · 37th Congress · Jan 21, 1862

To pass S. 164 (12 stat. 332), a bill to authorize the President to appoint two additional secretaries of war, at $3000 per annum each, to perform the duties as

On Jan 21, 1862, the House voted 91–30 (S 164). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–19, Democrats 26–8, Others 17–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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

91

No

30

Did not vote

78

Date

Jan 21, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.