To table a resolution providing that the committee on the judiciary be instructed to investigate the facts and law concerning fugitives slaves from maryland, an

On Jan 12, 1863, the House voted 68–44. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 64–5, Others 3–19, Democrats 1–20. 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: 68
No: 44
Did not vote: 87
Date: Jan 12, 1863

By party

Republicans64 yes · 5 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 20 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 19 no · 15 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
Albert Gallatin Riddle R-OH voted no
John Weinland Killinger R-PA 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, Jan 12, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-427/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).