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 | | h37v149 | TO PASS S. J. RES. 68 (12 STAT. 617, APP. 4/4/1862), A RE- SOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO ASSIGN THE COMMAND OF TROOPS IN THE SAME FIELD TO OFFICERS OF THE SAME GRADE, WITHOUT REGARD TO SENIORITY. (P.1508-1) | SJR68 | 1 | Yea vote 12 STAT. 617, APP. 4/4/1862 | 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)