To table a resolution providing that the secretary of war report to the house various information on slaves from maryland and virginia who have been brought or

On Apr 21, 1862, the House voted 65–31. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 61–0, Democrats 0–20, Others 4–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 65
No: 31
Did not vote: 103
Date: Apr 21, 1862

By party

Republicans61 yes · 0 no · 49 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 20 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 11 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 providing that the…: House Vote, Apr 21, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-177/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-secretary-of (accessed 2026-10-17).