To table the preamble and resolution providing that arrests of citizens by carrying them out of their states of residence, imprisoning them in military prisons,

On Dec 1, 1862, the House voted 80–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 73–2, Democrats 1–27, Others 6–11. 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: 80
No: 40
Did not vote: 79
Date: Dec 1, 1862

By party

Republicans73 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 27 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 11 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alfred Avery Burnham R-CT voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
William Eckart Lehman D-PA 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 the preamble and resolution…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-366/to-table-the-preamble-and-resolution-providing-that-arrests (accessed 2026-10-16).