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House roll call 541 · 37th Congress · Feb 17, 1863

To pass the louisiana elections resolution providing that b. F. Flanders and michael hahn are entitled to seats in the 37th House Of Representatives from the fi

On Feb 17, 1863, the House voted 92–44. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–22, Democrats 10–20, Others 19–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
92
No
44
Did not vote
58
Date
Feb 17, 1863

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 22 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 20 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 4 no · 14 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 pass the louisiana elections resolution…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-541/to-pass-the-louisiana-elections-resolution-providing-that-b (accessed 2026-10-17).

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