To postpone consideration of H. R. 71, a bill to provide for additional revenues for defraying the expenses of the government and for maintaining public credit,

On Jul 24, 1861, the House voted 44–89 (HR 71). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–80, Democrats 29–5, Others 14–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 44
No: 89
Did not vote: 66
Date: Jul 24, 1861

By party

Republicans1 yes · 80 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats29 yes · 5 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Catlin Woodruff D-CT voted no
William Vandever R-IA voted yes
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Philip Bond Fouke D-IL voted no
Erastus Corning D-NY voted no
William Eckart Lehman D-PA voted no

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 postpone consideration of H. R. 71, a…: House Vote, Jul 24, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-32/to-postpone-consideration-of-h-r-71-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).