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House roll call 89 · 37th Congress · Jan 15, 1862

To postpone, for one week, consideration of H. J. RES. 32 (12 stat. 612), declaring the purpose of Congress to impose a direct tax, to secure an annual revenue

On Jan 15, 1862, the House voted 26–113 (HJR 32). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–87, Democrats 19–13, Others 7–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
26
No
113
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 15, 1862

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 87 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 13 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 13 no · 17 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 postpone, for one week, consideration of…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-89/to-postpone-for-one-week-consideration-of-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).