To recommit to the committee of the whole, H. R. 685, a bill giving aid to the state of maryland for the purpose of procuring the abolishment of slavery in the

On Feb 25, 1863, the House voted 75–55 (HR 685). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 62–10, Democrats 2–29, Others 11–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 75
No: 55
Did not vote: 69
Date: Feb 25, 1863

By party

Republicans62 yes · 10 no · 38 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 29 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 16 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
Albert Gallatin Porter R-IN voted no
Martin Franklin Conway R-KS voted no
Charles Russell Train R-MA voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted yes
Carey Allen Trimble R-OH voted no
Samuel Thomas Worcester R-OH voted no
William Eckart Lehman D-PA voted yes
James Tracy Hale R-PA voted no
Edward Mcpherson R-PA 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 recommit to the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-574/to-recommit-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-h (accessed 2026-10-17).