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House roll call 437 · 38th Congress · Dec 12, 1864

To pass H.R. 424, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States. (p. 24-1)

On Dec 12, 1864, the House voted 80–64 (HR 424). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 57–16, Democrats 17–34, Others 6–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

80

No

64

Did not vote

43

Date

Dec 12, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.