Lincoln2012

Edward McPherson:
Roll call concludes. Voting is completed. Now-

Schuyler Colfax:
Mr. Clerk? Please call my name. I want to cast a vote.

George Pendleton:
I object! The Speaker doesn't vote.

Schuyler Colfax:
The Speaker may vote if he so chooses.

George Pendleton:
It is highly unusual, sir.

Schuyler Colfax:
This isn't usual, Mr. Pendleton. This is history.

Edward McPherson:
How does Mr. Schuyler Colfax vote?

Schuyler Colfax:
Aye, of course.