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House roll call 577 · 37th Congress · Feb 25, 1863

To refer to the committee on elections, the case of g. W. Bridges, a representative from tennessee who was arrested and detained in tennessee after getting out

On Feb 25, 1863, the House voted 45–89. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–59, Democrats 22–8, Others 3–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
45
No
89
Did not vote
65
Date
Feb 25, 1863

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 59 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 8 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 22 no · 12 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 refer to the committee on elections, the…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-577/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-elections-the-case (accessed 2026-10-17).