To order the main question on H. R. 106, a bill to facilitate the suppression of the rebellion and to prevent its return. (p.1820-1)

On Apr 24, 1862, the House voted 71–48 (HR 106). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 67–3, Democrats 1–24, Others 3–21. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 71
No: 48
Did not vote: 80
Date: Apr 24, 1862

By party

Republicans67 yes · 3 no · 40 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 24 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 21 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
William Wall R-NY voted no
Alexander Samuel Diven R-NY voted no
William Eckart Lehman D-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 H. R. 106, a…: House Vote, Apr 24, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-190/to-order-the-main-question-on-h-r-106 (accessed 2026-10-17).