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House roll call 420 · 37th Congress · Jan 8, 1863

To table a resolution providing that the secretary of the treasury report to the house why his department has not provided the means necessary to pay the soldie

On Jan 8, 1863, the House voted 43–74. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 40–27, Democrats 0–29, Others 3–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
43
No
74
Did not vote
82
Date
Jan 8, 1863

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 27 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 18 no · 16 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 8, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-420/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-secretary-of (accessed 2026-10-17).