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House roll call 415 · 37th Congress · Jan 7, 1863

To table a resolution providing that the thanks of this house are hereby tendered to major general benjamin butler for his able administration during his comman

On Jan 7, 1863, the House voted 35–77. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–71, Democrats 21–2, Others 13–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
35
No
77
Did not vote
87
Date
Jan 7, 1863

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 71 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 4 no · 20 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 providing that the…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-415/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-thanks-of (accessed 2026-10-17).