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House roll call 205 · 37th Congress · May 7, 1862

To table a resolution concerning the contested election case of sterling morton, claiming a seat as a delegate from nebraska, against samuel g. Daily. (p.2009-

On May 7, 1862, the House voted 64–39. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 62–4, Democrats 0–25, Others 3–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
64
No
39
Did not vote
94
Date
May 7, 1862

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 4 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 25 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 11 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 concerning the…: House Vote, May 7, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-205/to-table-a-resolution-concerning-the-contested-election-case (accessed 2026-10-14).

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