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House roll call 54 · 37th Congress · Aug 5, 1861

To suspend the rules and prevent consideration of a bill relating to a bill to repeal all acts or parts of acts which operate to exempt traitors and other crimi

On Aug 5, 1861, the House voted 84–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 60–0, Others 11–4, Democrats 13–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
84
No
5
Did not vote
110
Date
Aug 5, 1861

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 0 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 1 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 prevent…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-54/to-suspend-the-rules-and-prevent-consideration-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).