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House roll call 29 · 37th Congress · Jul 22, 1861

To pass the first clause of a resolution relating to the present condition of the country, which clause places the responsibility for disunity upon the southern

On Jul 22, 1861, the House voted 121–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–0, Democrats 25–2, Others 18–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

121

No

2

Did not vote

76

Date

Jul 22, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.