To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house refused to adjourn; motion made during debate on H. R. 675. (no quorum voted.) (p.579-1,2)

On Jan 28, 1863, the House voted 69–6 (HR 675). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–4, Democrats 4–1, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 69
No: 6
Did not vote: 124
Date: Jan 28, 1863

By party

Republicans63 yes · 4 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 1 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Washington Julian R-IN voted no
Edward Henry Smith D-NY voted no
James Mitchell Ashley R-OH voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH voted no
Portus Baxter R-VT voted no

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 the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-483/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).