To pass a resolution providing that j. B. Clark be expelled from the House Of Representatives. (p.117-1)

On Jul 13, 1861, the House voted 94–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–7, Democrats 1–37, Others 10–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 94
No: 45
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jul 13, 1861

By party

Republicans83 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 37 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 3 no · 24 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
Henry Laurens Dawes R-MA voted no
Isaac Clason Delaplaine D-NY voted yes
Carey Allen Trimble R-OH voted no
James Kennedy Moorhead R-PA 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 pass a resolution providing that j. B…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-18/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-j-b-clark (accessed 2026-10-16).