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House roll call 561 · 38th Congress · Feb 28, 1865

To pass H.R. 800, 3/2/1865, a bill to establish the office of solicitor and naval judge advocate.

On Feb 28, 1865, the House voted 65–53 (HR 800). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–18, Democrats 15–27, Others 10–8. 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

65

No

53

Did not vote

69

Date

Feb 28, 1865

From Voteview roll call records.