To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 659. (p.4373)

On Jan 21, 1863, the House voted 33–30. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–2, Democrats 3–22, Others 6–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 33
No: 30
Did not vote: 135
Date: Jan 21, 1863

By party

Republicans24 yes · 2 no · 84 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 22 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 7 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Edward English D-CT voted yes
James Addison Cravens D-IN voted yes
Frederick Augustus Conkling R-NY voted no
James Mitchell Ashley R-OH voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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