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House roll call 40 · 37th Congress · Jul 30, 1861

To pass a substitute resolution for the resolution providing that a. J. Thayer is not entitled to hold a seat now occupied by him, and that g. K. Sheil has been

On Jul 30, 1861, the House voted 38–77. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–34, Democrats 0–33, Others 6–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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
38
No
77
Did not vote
84
Date
Jul 30, 1861

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 34 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 33 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 pass a substitute resolution for the…: House Vote, Jul 30, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-40/to-pass-a-substitute-resolution-for-the-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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