To table a resolution providing that the secretary of state communicate to this house a copy of his order to state prisoners confined in fort warren, whereby TH

On Dec 22, 1862, the House voted 63–48. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 60–6, Democrats 2–28, Others 1–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 63
No: 48
Did not vote: 88
Date: Dec 22, 1862

By party

Republicans60 yes · 6 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 28 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 14 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alfred Avery Burnham R-CT voted no
William Kellogg R-IL voted no
William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted yes
Edward Haight D-NY voted yes
Samuel Thomas Worcester R-OH voted no
James Tracy Hale R-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 table a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-397/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-secretary-of (accessed 2026-10-17).