To suspend the rules and pass a resolution providing for daily recesses before the evening sessions. (p.1010-2)

On Feb 16, 1863, the House voted 96–35. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 82–0, Democrats 3–22, Others 11–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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: 96
No: 35
Did not vote: 68
Date: Feb 16, 1863

By party

Republicans82 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 22 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 13 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Edward English D-CT voted yes
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
John William Noell D-MO voted yes

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 pass a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-538/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).