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House roll call 596 · 37th Congress · Feb 27, 1863

To amend a motion to adjourn, by providing that the house meet again on tuesday next, motion made during debate on H. R. 591. (p.1359-2)

On Feb 27, 1863, the House voted 14–86 (HR 591). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–70, Democrats 12–4, Others 2–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
14
No
86
Did not vote
99
Date
Feb 27, 1863

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 70 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 4 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 12 no · 23 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 a motion to adjourn, by providing…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-596/to-amend-a-motion-to-adjourn-by-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-17).