To refer to the committee on military affairs, the resolution providing that the secretary of war furnish the house with a statement of the quartermaster's depa

On Dec 15, 1862, the House voted 77–42. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–2, Democrats 2–27, Others 5–13. 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: 77
No: 42
Did not vote: 80
Date: Dec 15, 1862

By party

Republicans70 yes · 2 no · 38 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 27 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 13 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted yes
Edward Haight D-NY voted yes
John Weinland Killinger R-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee on military…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-386/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-military-affairs-the (accessed 2026-10-17).