To table a resolution providing that the committee on the judiciary inquire into the activities of henry may, a representative of maryland, in holding criminal

On Jul 15, 1861, the House voted 56–82. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–81, Democrats 39–0, Others 12–1. 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: 56
No: 82
Did not vote: 61
Date: Jul 15, 1861

By party

Republicans5 yes · 81 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats39 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Martin Franklin Conway R-KS voted yes
Charles Delano R-MA voted yes
Rowland Ebenezer Trowbridge R-MI voted yes
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH voted yes
John Winfield Wallace R-PA 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 table a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Jul 15, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-22/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).