To amend a motion to postpone consideration of H. J. RES. 48 by providing for postponement until thursday next. (p.11681)

On Mar 11, 1862, the House voted 66–67 (HJR 48). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–65, Democrats 29–1, Others 23–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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: 67
Did not vote: 66
Date: Mar 11, 1862

By party

Republicans14 yes · 65 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats29 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others23 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted yes
William McKee Dunn R-IN voted yes
Alexander Hamilton Rice R-MA voted yes
Charles Russell Train R-MA voted yes
Charles Delano R-MA voted yes
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted yes
John Thompson Nixon R-NJ voted yes
John Leake Newbold Stratton R-NJ voted yes
Clement Laird Vallandigham D-OH voted no
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH voted yes
Samuel Thomas Worcester R-OH voted yes
Robert Mcknight R-PA voted yes
Eliakim Persons Walton R-VT voted yes
Portus Baxter R-VT voted yes
Luther Hanchett R-WI 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 amend a motion to postpone consideration…: House Vote, Mar 11, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-139/to-amend-a-motion-to-postpone-consideration-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).