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House roll call 73 · 37th Congress · Dec 23, 1861

To table a resolution to prohibit officers in the military service from using any portion of their forces for the purpose of returning fugitives from service or

On Dec 23, 1861, the House voted 33–70. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–67, Democrats 20–0, Others 12–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
33
No
70
Did not vote
96
Date
Dec 23, 1861

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 67 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 3 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 table a resolution to prohibit officers…: House Vote, Dec 23, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-73/to-table-a-resolution-to-prohibit-officers-in-the (accessed 2026-10-17).