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House roll call 626 · 37th Congress · Mar 3, 1863

To suspend the rule requiring a bill containing an appropriation to have its first consideration in the committee of the whole on state of union; motion made du

On Mar 3, 1863, the House voted 83–52 (S 439). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–18, Democrats 10–16, Others 8–18. 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
83
No
52
Did not vote
64
Date
Mar 3, 1863

By party

  • Republicans65 yes · 18 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 16 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 18 no · 11 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 suspend the rule requiring a bill…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-626/to-suspend-the-rule-requiring-a-bill-containing-an (accessed 2026-10-17).