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House roll call 604 · 37th Congress · Mar 2, 1863

To refer S. 359 to the committee on the judiciary for further consideration.

On Mar 2, 1863, the House voted 57–71 (S 359). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–70, Democrats 31–0, Others 21–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
57
No
71
Did not vote
71
Date
Mar 2, 1863

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 70 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others21 yes · 1 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 refer S. 359 to the committee on the…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-604/to-refer-s-359-to-the-committee-on-the (accessed 2026-10-17).