To proceed to business on the speaker's table. (p.3400-1,2)

On Jul 16, 1862, the House voted 79–24. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–2, Democrats 1–13, Others 3–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 79
No: 24
Did not vote: 96
Date: Jul 16, 1862

By party

Republicans75 yes · 2 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 13 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 9 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John William Noell D-MO voted yes
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA voted no
John Fox Potter R-WI 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 proceed to business on the speaker's…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-356/to-proceed-to-business-on-the-speakers-table-p (accessed 2026-10-17).