To pass a resolution providing for the printing of copies of the weekly program of the house sabbath service. (p.9133)

On Feb 12, 1863, the House voted 52–54. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 51–16, Democrats 0–24, Others 1–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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: 52
No: 54
Did not vote: 93
Date: Feb 12, 1863

By party

Republicans51 yes · 16 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 24 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 14 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Timothy Guy Phelps R-CA voted no
Dwight Loomis R-CT voted no
Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted no
Albert Gallatin Porter R-IN voted no
Schuyler Colfax R-IN voted no
John Bassett Alley R-MA voted no
Charles Russell Train R-MA voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
Rowland Ebenezer Trowbridge R-MI voted no
Frederick Augustus Conkling R-NY voted no
Carey Allen Trimble R-OH voted no
John Paul Verree R-PA voted no
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA voted no
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted no
James Hepburn Campbell R-PA voted no
Robert Mcknight R-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution providing for the…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-526/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-for-the-printing-of (accessed 2026-10-17).