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House roll call 61 · 37th Congress · Dec 10, 1861

To table a resolution providing that Congress alone has the power to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, and the exercise of that power by any o

On Dec 10, 1861, the House voted 108–26. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 86–0, Democrats 10–20, Others 12–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

108

No

26

Did not vote

65

Date

Dec 10, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.