To reconsider the vote by which the house refused to order a call of the house, motion made during debate on H. R. 675. (p.578-1)

On Jan 28, 1863, the House voted 25–77 (HR 675). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–74, Democrats 15–0, Others 10–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 25
No: 77
Did not vote: 96
Date: Jan 28, 1863

By party

Republicans1 yes · 74 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats15 yes · 0 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKee Dunn R-IN voted yes

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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-477/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-refused (accessed 2026-10-17).