To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the communication from the secretary of war, transmitting an answer to a resolution of this house upon the s

On Jul 5, 1862, the House voted 74–30. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–0, Democrats 0–18, Others 4–13. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 74
No: 30
Did not vote: 94
Date: Jul 5, 1862

By party

Republicans70 yes · 0 no · 40 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 18 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 13 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-316/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).