To table resolutions affirming that the President's emancipation proclamation is warranted by the constitution, is an exercise of power with proper regard for t

On Dec 15, 1862, the House voted 53–80. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–77, Democrats 31–2, Others 21–1. 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: 53
No: 80
Did not vote: 66
Date: Dec 15, 1862

By party

Republicans1 yes · 77 no · 32 didn’t vote
Democrats31 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted yes
John William Noell D-MO voted no
Edward Haight D-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 table resolutions affirming that the…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-383/to-table-resolutions-affirming-that-the-presidents-emancipation-procla (accessed 2026-10-17).