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House roll call 43 · 37th Congress · Aug 2, 1861

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which S. 25 (c60-12 stat. 319), an act to confiscate property used for insurrectionary purposes, was recommitted to

On Aug 2, 1861, the House voted 71–61 (S 25). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–61, Democrats 32–0, Others 21–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

71

No

61

Did not vote

67

Date

Aug 2, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.