To table a resolution providing that the committee on naval affairs be instructed to inquire as to a proper and permanent location for the naval academy. (p.30

On Jul 2, 1862, the House voted 46–57. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 16–53, Democrats 17–2, Others 13–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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: 46
No: 57
Did not vote: 96
Date: Jul 2, 1862

By party

Republicans16 yes · 53 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats17 yes · 2 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted yes
Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted yes
Anthony Lausett Knapp D-IL voted no
William McKee Dunn R-IN voted yes
Albert Gallatin Porter R-IN voted yes
Charles Russell Train R-MA voted yes
Charles Delano R-MA voted yes
Fernando Cortez Beaman R-MI voted yes
Edward Haight D-NY voted no
Alexander Samuel Diven R-NY voted yes
Reuben Eaton Fenton R-NY voted yes
Carey Allen Trimble R-OH voted yes
Albert Gallatin Riddle R-OH voted yes
John Hutchins R-OH voted yes
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted yes
Edward Mcpherson R-PA voted yes
John Winfield Wallace R-PA voted yes
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT 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 2, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-309/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).