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House roll call 24 · 37th Congress · Jul 17, 1861

To order the previous question on a resolution to extend the provisions of a resolution appointing a select committee to investigate certain government supply c

On Jul 17, 1861, the House voted 81–42. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–38, Democrats 33–2, Others 15–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
81
No
42
Did not vote
76
Date
Jul 17, 1861

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 38 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 2 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 2 no · 20 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 order the previous question on a…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-24/to-order-the-previous-question-on-a-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-15).

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