To table a resolution providing for a national convention of delegates from each congressional district to meet at louisville, ky., to devise measures for resto

On Jul 15, 1861, the House voted 92–51. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 87–0, Democrats 0–39, Others 5–12. 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: 92
No: 51
Did not vote: 56
Date: Jul 15, 1861

By party

Republicans87 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 39 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 12 no · 20 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 resolution providing for a…: House Vote, Jul 15, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-19/to-table-a-resolution-providing-for-a-national-convention (accessed 2026-10-16).