To suspend the rules and consider a resolution providing that a committee of one representative from each state meet to prepare such amendments to the constitut

On Jul 29, 1861, the House voted 41–85. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–80, Democrats 27–1, Others 14–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 41
No: 85
Did not vote: 73
Date: Jul 29, 1861

By party

Republicans0 yes · 80 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats27 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hendrick Bradley Wright 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 suspend the rules and consider a…: House Vote, Jul 29, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-38/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).