To table a motion to investigate the arrest and imprisonment of louis ayers and washington watts, and to determine whether their arrest and imprisonment directl

On Mar 17, 1862, the House voted 43–68. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–65, Democrats 28–0, Others 15–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 43
No: 68
Did not vote: 88
Date: Mar 17, 1862

By party

Republicans0 yes · 65 no · 45 didn’t vote
Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 3 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 motion to investigate the arrest…: House Vote, Mar 17, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-145/to-table-a-motion-to-investigate-the-arrest-and (accessed 2026-10-17).