To pass a resolution providing that the committee on military affairs be directed to inquire into the expediency and necessity of granting bounty land warrants

On Jan 12, 1863, the House voted 66–59. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 64–13, Democrats 1–26, Others 1–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 66
No: 59
Did not vote: 74
Date: Jan 12, 1863

By party

Republicans64 yes · 13 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 26 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 20 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Bassett Alley R-MA voted no
Charles Russell Train R-MA voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
Rowland Ebenezer Trowbridge R-MI voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted yes
John Thompson Nixon R-NJ voted no
William Almon Wheeler R-NY voted no
Richard Franchot R-NY voted no
Elbridge Gerry Spaulding R-NY voted no
Carey Allen Trimble R-OH voted no
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH voted no
Samuel Thomas Worcester R-OH voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT 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 pass a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Jan 12, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-425/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).