To table a resolution providing that the judiciary committee be instructed to report a bill, so amending the fugitive law enacted in 1850 as to forbid the recap

On Dec 20, 1861, the House voted 39–78. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–75, Democrats 29–0, Others 10–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 39
No: 78
Did not vote: 82
Date: Dec 20, 1861

By party

Republicans0 yes · 75 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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, Dec 20, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-68/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-judiciary-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).