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House roll call 536 · 37th Congress · Feb 14, 1863

To table a motion to reconsider a amendment to the case of colonel yell of the 29th Congress; which amendment provides that w. Vandever was not elected a member

On Feb 14, 1863, the House voted 84–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 73–0, Democrats 2–20, Others 9–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
84
No
28
Did not vote
87
Date
Feb 14, 1863

By party

  • Republicans73 yes · 0 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 20 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 8 no · 20 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 a motion to reconsider a amendment…: House Vote, Feb 14, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-536/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-a-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-15).

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