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House roll call 30 · 37th Congress · Jul 22, 1861

To pass the second clause of a resolution relating to the present condition of the country, which clause proposes to defend and maintain the supremacy of the co

On Jul 22, 1861, the House voted 117–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 64–2, Democrats 35–0, Others 19–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
117
No
2
Did not vote
79
Date
Jul 22, 1861

By party

  • Republicans64 yes · 2 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 0 no · 18 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 pass the second clause of a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 22, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-30/to-pass-the-second-clause-of-a-resolution-relating (accessed 2026-10-16).

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