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House roll call 502 · 37th Congress · Feb 3, 1863

To table an appeal from the decision of the chair regarding the 5th section of H. R. 714, a bill to construct a ship canal between the mississippi river and lak

On Feb 3, 1863, the House voted 93–38 (HR 714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–30, Democrats 23–6, Others 22–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 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
93
No
38
Did not vote
68
Date
Feb 3, 1863

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 30 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 2 no · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table an appeal from the decision of the…: House Vote, Feb 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-502/to-table-an-appeal-from-the-decision-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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