To pass a resolution providing that a select committee of nine be appointed to inquire and report to the house whether a plan can be proposed for the gradual em

On Apr 7, 1862, the House voted 67–52. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–6, Democrats 1–28, Others 1–18. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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: 67
No: 52
Did not vote: 79
Date: Apr 7, 1862

By party

Republicans66 yes · 6 no · 38 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 28 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 18 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Timothy Guy Phelps R-CA voted no
Albert Smith White R-IN voted no
William Mitchell R-IN voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
Alexander Samuel Diven R-NY voted no
Chilton Allen White D-OH voted yes
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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