To order the main question on consideration of a resolution relating to fugitive slaves.

On Jul 9, 1861, the House voted 75–65. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 74–13, Democrats 1–33, Others 0–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 75
No: 65
Did not vote: 59
Date: Jul 9, 1861

By party

Republicans74 yes · 13 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 33 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 19 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted no
John Thompson Nixon R-NJ voted no
John Leake Newbold Stratton R-NJ voted no
Alexander Samuel Diven R-NY voted no
Alfred Ely R-NY voted no
Samuel Shellabarger R-OH voted no
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH voted no
Samuel Thomas Worcester R-OH voted no
Albert Gallatin Riddle R-OH voted no
Andrew Jackson Thayer D-OR voted yes
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted no
Edward Mcpherson R-PA voted no
James Kennedy Moorhead R-PA voted no
John Winfield Wallace 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the main question on consideration…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-11/to-order-the-main-question-on-consideration-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).