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House roll call 564 · 37th Congress · Feb 24, 1863

To suspend the rules and postpone action on S. 511.

On Feb 24, 1863, the House voted 95–36 (S 511). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 79–3, Democrats 4–23, Others 12–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
95
No
36
Did not vote
68
Date
Feb 24, 1863

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 3 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 23 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 10 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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