To order the main question on a resolution providing for the expulsion of j. B. Clark from 37th Congress, because he was a member of the confederate forces. (p

On Jul 13, 1861, the House voted 88–57. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–5, Democrats 0–40, Others 3–12. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 57
Did not vote: 54
Date: Jul 13, 1861

By party

Republicans85 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 40 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 12 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alexander Hamilton Rice R-MA voted no
John Bassett Alley R-MA voted no
Daniel Wheelwright Gooch R-MA voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
Carey Allen Trimble 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the main question on a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-17/to-order-the-main-question-on-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).