To suspend the rules and consider S. 54 (c64-12 stat. 326), a bill requiring an oath of allegiance to the constitution of the U.S., to be administered to certa

On Aug 5, 1861, the House voted 83–11 (S 54). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–0, Democrats 10–5, Others 8–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 83
No: 11
Did not vote: 105
Date: Aug 5, 1861

By party

Republicans65 yes · 0 no · 45 didn’t vote
Democrats10 yes · 5 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted no
Clement Laird Vallandigham D-OH voted no
Warren Perry Noble D-OH voted no
George Knox Shiel D-OR voted no
Joseph Bailey D-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 suspend the rules and consider S. 54…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-50/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-s-54-c64 (accessed 2026-10-17).