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House roll call 418 · 37th Congress · Jan 8, 1863

To pass a resolution giving the thanks of this house to major general butler for his able administration during his command of the department of the gulf. (p.2

On Jan 8, 1863, the House voted 88–33. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 82–1, Democrats 2–19, Others 4–13. 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
88
No
33
Did not vote
78
Date
Jan 8, 1863

By party

  • Republicans82 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 19 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 13 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 pass a resolution giving the thanks of…: House Vote, Jan 8, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-418/to-pass-a-resolution-giving-the-thanks-of-this (accessed 2026-10-17).