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House roll call 16 · 37th Congress · Jul 12, 1861

To table a resolution providing that the committee of elections be instructed to inquire and report whether g. Marston j. Kerrigan, e. MC pherson, c. Biddle, an

On Jul 12, 1861, the House voted 92–50. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 80–4, Democrats 5–34, Others 7–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

92

No

50

Did not vote

56

Date

Jul 12, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.