To suspend the rules and consider the joint resolution for the purpose of correcting the confiscation bill. (p.3370-2)

On Jul 15, 1862, the House voted 68–33. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–4, Democrats 1–18, Others 2–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 68
No: 33
Did not vote: 98
Date: Jul 15, 1862

By party

Republicans65 yes · 4 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 18 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 11 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted yes
Frederick Augustus Conkling R-NY voted no
Abram Baldwin Olin R-NY voted no
Roscoe Conkling R-NY 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 suspend the rules and consider the joint…: House Vote, Jul 15, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-347/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-the-joint-resolution (accessed 2026-10-15).