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House roll call 430 · 37th Congress · Jan 16, 1863

To table H. R. 288, a bill to construct a ship canal for the passage of armed and naval vessels from the mississippi to lake michigan, along with the amendments

On Jan 16, 1863, the House voted 42–93 (HR 288). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–69, Democrats 15–13, Others 8–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
42
No
93
Did not vote
64
Date
Jan 16, 1863

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 69 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 13 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 11 no · 18 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 H. R. 288, a bill to construct a…: House Vote, Jan 16, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-430/to-table-h-r-288-a-bill-to-construct (accessed 2026-10-15).