To table a resolution providing that it is no part of the duty of the soldiers of the United States to capture and return fugitive slaves. (p.32-1)

On Jul 9, 1861, the House voted 66–81. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–78, Democrats 36–1, Others 19–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 66
No: 81
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jul 9, 1861

By party

Republicans11 yes · 78 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats36 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted yes
Alexander Hamilton Rice R-MA voted yes
Charles Delano R-MA voted yes
Thomas McKey Edwards R-NH voted yes
John Thompson Nixon R-NJ voted yes
John Leake Newbold Stratton R-NJ voted yes
Alexander Samuel Diven R-NY voted yes
Alfred Ely R-NY voted yes
Andrew Jackson Thayer D-OR voted no
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted yes
Edward Mcpherson R-PA voted yes
John Patton R-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution providing that it is…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-10/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-it-is-no (accessed 2026-10-15).