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House roll call 517 · 37th Congress · Feb 7, 1863

To resolve into the committee of the whole on the state of the union motion made during debate on H. R. 718, a bill to construct a ship canal from the mississip

On Feb 7, 1863, the House voted 42–60. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–49, Democrats 12–7, Others 11–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
42
No
60
Did not vote
97
Date
Feb 7, 1863

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 49 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 7 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-517/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-on (accessed 2026-10-17).