President Abraham Lincoln's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 37th House of RepresentativesAbout This Page
This page compiles President Abraham Lincoln's record on U.S. House of Representatives roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the House, but they may show what side they're on.
This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
Vote# | Description asc / dsc | Bill/Res | Pres "Vote" | Pres Notes | More info | | h37v290 | TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 364 (12 STAT. 489, APP. 7/1/1862), A BILL TO AID IN CONSTRUCTING A RAIL- ROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE MISSOURI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, AND TO SECURE TO THE GOVERNMENT THE USE OF THE SAME. (P.2 | HR364 | 1 | Yea vote 12 STAT. 489, APP. 7/1/1862 | Voteview | |
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Notes:- Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
- Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)