President Abraham Lincoln's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 38th 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 | | h38v117 | TO PASS S. 86 (13 STAT 12-FEB. 29, 1864), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A WARDEN OF THE JAIL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 805-2) | S86 | 1 | Yea vote 13 STAT 12-FEB. 29, 1864 | 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)