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House roll call 497 · 38th Congress · Feb 9, 1865

To adjourn, motion made during a call of the house. (p. 710-2)

On Feb 9, 1865, the House voted 23–68. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–39, Democrats 14–22, Others 1–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
23
No
68
Did not vote
96
Date
Feb 9, 1865

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 39 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 22 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 7 no · 20 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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