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House roll call 479 · 37th Congress · Jan 28, 1863

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 675. (p.5782)

On Jan 28, 1863, the House voted 39–68. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–65, Democrats 22–1, Others 13–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
39
No
68
Did not vote
92
Date
Jan 28, 1863

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 65 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 1 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 2 no · 22 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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