That when the house adjourns, it be to meet again on friday next. (p.578-2)

On Jan 28, 1863, the House voted 36–71. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–67, Democrats 25–0, Others 11–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 36
No: 71
Did not vote: 92
Date: Jan 28, 1863

By party

Republicans0 yes · 67 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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, “That when the house adjourns, it be to meet…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-480/that-when-the-house-adjourns-it-be-to-meet (accessed 2026-10-17).