To amend by substitution a resolution naming s. G. Daily as a delegate from the territory of nebraska; which substitute amendment provides that j. S. Morton be

On Jul 5, 1861, the House voted 57–75. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–73, Democrats 37–1, Others 16–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 57
No: 75
Did not vote: 67
Date: Jul 5, 1861

By party

Republicans4 yes · 73 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats37 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted yes
Charles Delano R-MA voted yes
Henry Laurens Dawes R-MA voted yes
Fernando Cortez Beaman R-MI voted yes
Andrew Jackson Thayer D-OR 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 amend by substitution a resolution naming…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-7/to-amend-by-substitution-a-resolution-naming-s-g (accessed 2026-10-16).