To order the main question on the engrossment and third reading of a resolution providing that the secretary of war investigate and report that the military for

On Apr 14, 1862, the House voted 51–62. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–61, Democrats 30–0, 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: 51
No: 62
Did not vote: 86
Date: Apr 14, 1862

By party

Republicans5 yes · 61 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats30 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKee Dunn R-IN voted yes
Cyrus Aldrich R-MN voted yes
Francis Preston Blair Jr. R-MO voted yes
Rodolphus Holland Duell R-NY voted yes
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted yes

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 the…: House Vote, Apr 14, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-166/to-order-the-main-question-on-the-engrossment-and (accessed 2026-10-17).