To adjourn, motion made during debate on a resolution providing that w. E. Lehman is not entitled to a seat in the 37th Congress as a representative from the 1s

On Jan 16, 1862, the House voted 62–68. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 60–14, Democrats 1–35, Others 1–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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: 62
No: 68
Did not vote: 69
Date: Jan 16, 1862

By party

Republicans60 yes · 14 no · 36 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 35 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 19 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted no
Daniel Wolsey Voorhees D-IN voted yes
John Peter Cleaver Shanks R-IN voted no
James Buffinton R-MA voted no
Alexander Hamilton Rice R-MA voted no
Samuel Hooper R-MA voted no
Daniel Wheelwright Gooch R-MA voted no
Charles Russell Train R-MA voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
John Leake Newbold Stratton R-NJ voted no
Rodolphus Holland Duell R-NY voted no
John Addison Gurley R-OH voted no
Samuel Thomas Worcester R-OH voted no
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted no
Edward Mcpherson R-PA 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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