To refer H. R. 634, a bill giving aid to state of missouri for the purpose of securing the abolishment of slavery in the state, to the committee of emancipation

On Feb 18, 1863, the House voted 81–51 (HR 634). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 72–4, Democrats 2–31, Others 7–16. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 81
No: 51
Did not vote: 67
Date: Feb 18, 1863

By party

Republicans72 yes · 4 no · 34 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 31 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 16 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted no
William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
Martin Franklin Conway R-KS voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted yes
William Eckart Lehman D-PA voted yes

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 refer H. R. 634, a bill giving aid to…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-545/to-refer-h-r-634-a-bill-giving-aid (accessed 2026-10-17).