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House roll call 409 · 37th Congress · Jan 6, 1863

To table H. R. 634, a bill giving aid to the state of missouri to secure the abolishment of slavery in that state. (p.208-2)

On Jan 6, 1863, the House voted 42–73 (HR 634). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–64, Democrats 27–2, Others 10–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
42
No
73
Did not vote
84
Date
Jan 6, 1863

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 64 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others10 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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