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House roll call 478 · 37th Congress · Jan 28, 1863

To amend a motion for adjournment, by providing that the house meet again on saturday next; motion made during debate on H. R. 675. (p.578-2)

On Jan 28, 1863, the House voted 37–72. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–68, Democrats 25–1, Others 10–3. 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
37
No
72
Did not vote
90
Date
Jan 28, 1863

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 68 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 3 no · 24 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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