To table a resolution providing that the secretary of the war report on their actions at various plantations in south carolina which they took charge of, cultiv

On Jan 8, 1863, the House voted 81–50. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 77–5, Democrats 1–28, Others 3–17. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 81
No: 50
Did not vote: 68
Date: Jan 8, 1863

By party

Republicans77 yes · 5 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 28 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 17 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted yes
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted no
James Tracy Hale R-PA voted no
Edward Mcpherson 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, Jan 8, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-419/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-secretary-of (accessed 2026-10-17).