To order the main question, which is to refer H. R. 675 to the committee on military affairs. (p.572-1,2)

On Jan 28, 1863, the House voted 77–61 (HR 675). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–9, Democrats 1–30, Others 1–22. 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: 77
No: 61
Did not vote: 61
Date: Jan 28, 1863

By party

Republicans75 yes · 9 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 30 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 22 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted no
William McKee Dunn R-IN voted no
Albert Gallatin Porter R-IN voted no
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted yes
John Leake Newbold Stratton R-NJ voted no
Elbridge Gerry Spaulding R-NY voted no
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH voted no
Samuel Thomas Worcester R-OH voted no
John Weinland Killinger 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 order the main question, which is to…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-452/to-order-the-main-question-which-is-to-refer (accessed 2026-10-17).