To suspend the rules and consider H. R. 634, a bill to give aid to the state of missouri for the purpose of securing the abolishment of slavery in that state.

On Mar 3, 1863, the House voted 63–57 (HR 634). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 54–8, Democrats 2–33, Others 8–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 63
No: 57
Did not vote: 78
Date: Mar 3, 1863

By party

Republicans54 yes · 8 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 33 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 16 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted no
William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
Albert Gallatin Porter R-IN voted no
Charles Russell Train R-MA voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
John William Noell D-MO voted yes
William Almon Wheeler R-NY voted no
Richard Franchot R-NY voted no
William Eckart Lehman D-PA voted yes
James Tracy Hale R-PA voted no

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 rules and consider H. R. 634…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-632/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-h-r-634 (accessed 2026-10-17).