To order the previous question on the third reading of S. 108.

On Apr 11, 1862, the House voted 88–39 (S 108). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–1, Democrats 4–22, Others 3–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 88
No: 39
Did not vote: 72
Date: Apr 11, 1862

By party

Republicans81 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 22 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 16 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Edward English D-CT voted yes
William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted yes
Edward Haight D-NY voted yes
George Knox Shiel D-OR 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 order the previous question on the third…: House Vote, Apr 11, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-162/to-order-the-previous-question-on-the-third-reading (accessed 2026-10-14).