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House roll call 540 · 37th Congress · Feb 17, 1863

To amend by substitution, the louisiana elections case of b. F. Flanders and michael hahn; which amendment ratifies and confirms their rights to seats in this h

On Feb 17, 1863, the House voted 11–115. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–82, Others 7–15, Democrats 3–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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
11
No
115
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 17, 1863

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 82 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 18 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 15 no · 15 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 amend by substitution, the louisiana…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-540/to-amend-by-substitution-the-louisiana-elections-case-of (accessed 2026-10-17).