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House roll call 431 · 37th Congress · Jan 16, 1863

To suspend the rules and resolve into the committee of the whole on the state of the union to consider H. R. 288, a bill to construct a ship canal for the passa

On Jan 16, 1863, the House voted 74–61 (HR 288). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–49, Democrats 22–7, Others 14–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
74
No
61
Did not vote
64
Date
Jan 16, 1863

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 49 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 5 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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