To pass an amendment to S. 511, which amendment provides that the governor of each state shall organize those called into service, and that officers shall be ap

On Feb 25, 1863, the House voted 55–104 (S 511). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–89, Democrats 36–2, Others 15–13. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 55
No: 104
Did not vote: 40
Date: Feb 25, 1863

By party

Republicans4 yes · 89 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats36 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Martin Franklin Conway R-KS voted yes
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted yes
Isaac Clason Delaplaine D-NY voted no
William Eckart Lehman D-PA voted no
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted yes
James Tracy Hale R-PA 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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