To table a resolution to propose a joint committee to consider and report amendments to the constitution and laws, relating to the maintenance of the union. (p

On Aug 5, 1861, the House voted 72–39. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 69–1, Democrats 0–24, Others 3–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 72
No: 39
Did not vote: 88
Date: Aug 5, 1861

By party

Republicans69 yes · 1 no · 40 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 24 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 14 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH 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 to propose a joint…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-49/to-table-a-resolution-to-propose-a-joint-committee (accessed 2026-10-16).