To adjourn, motion made during debate on a vote to recommit H. R. 107 to the committee on the judiciary. (p.1771-2)

On Apr 22, 1862, the House voted 36–72. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–64, Democrats 18–4, Others 17–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 36
No: 72
Did not vote: 91
Date: Apr 22, 1862

By party

Republicans1 yes · 64 no · 45 didn’t vote
Democrats18 yes · 4 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John William Noell D-MO voted no
Alexander Samuel Diven R-NY voted yes
Clement Laird Vallandigham D-OH voted no
Warren Perry Noble D-OH voted no
Samuel Sullivan Cox D-OH 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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