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House roll call 615 · 37th Congress · Mar 2, 1863

To pass H. R. 768, a bill to provide for the election of representatives to Congress from the state of tennessee, with the amendment thereto providing the same

On Mar 2, 1863, the House voted 104–27 (HR 768). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–1, Democrats 5–25, Others 21–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
104
No
27
Did not vote
68
Date
Mar 2, 1863

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 1 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 25 no · 22 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 pass H. R. 768, a bill to provide for the…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-615/to-pass-h-r-768-a-bill-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).