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House roll call 9 · 37th Congress · Jul 8, 1861

To table a resolution disallowing the house, during the present extraordinary session, to consider bills other than those concerned with military, naval, and fi

On Jul 8, 1861, the House voted 52–101. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–92, Democrats 35–4, Others 17–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
52
No
101
Did not vote
46
Date
Jul 8, 1861

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 92 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 disallowing the house…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-9/to-table-a-resolution-disallowing-the-house-during-the (accessed 2026-10-16).

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