To table h. R. Res. 132, a resolution to approve, ratify, and confirm the proclamation issued by the President, as commander-in-chief of the army and navy of TH

On Jan 12, 1863, the House voted 50–85 (HJR 132). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–82, Democrats 30–2, Others 16–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 50
No: 85
Did not vote: 64
Date: Jan 12, 1863

By party

Republicans4 yes · 82 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats30 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Mitchell R-IN voted yes
Charles Delano R-MA voted yes
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted yes
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted no
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH 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 table h. R. Res. 132, a resolution to…: House Vote, Jan 12, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-424/to-table-h-r-res-132-a-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-17).