To excuse the absence of b. F. Thomas of massachusetts, motion made during debate on H. R. 675. (p.575-2)

On Jan 28, 1863, the House voted 107–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–5, Democrats 26–0, Others 16–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 107
No: 5
Did not vote: 87
Date: Jan 28, 1863

By party

Republicans65 yes · 5 no · 40 didn’t vote
Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Smith White R-IN voted no
Rowland Ebenezer Trowbridge R-MI voted no
Cyrus Aldrich R-MN voted no
Socrates Norton Sherman R-NY voted no
James Mitchell Ashley R-OH 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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