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House roll call 638 · 37th Congress · Mar 3, 1863

To table a motion to reconsider the report on S. 467 (12 stat. 696, app. 3/2/1863), a bill to prevent and punish frauds upon the government of the U.S. (p.155

On Mar 3, 1863, the House voted 79–45 (S 467). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–35, Democrats 27–4, Others 14–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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
79
No
45
Did not vote
75
Date
Mar 3, 1863

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 35 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 6 no · 17 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 table a motion to reconsider the report…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-638/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-report-on (accessed 2026-10-17).