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House roll call 503 · 37th Congress · Feb 3, 1863

To suspend the rules and resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H. R. 714. (p.701-1)

On Feb 3, 1863, the House voted 60–67 (HR 714). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–52, Democrats 20–9, Others 16–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
60
No
67
Did not vote
72
Date
Feb 3, 1863

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 52 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 9 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 6 no · 15 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 suspend the rules and resolve into the…: House Vote, Feb 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-503/to-suspend-the-rules-and-resolve-into-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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