To pass a resolution concerning S. 511, providing for draftee substitutes, and providing that person not complying with orders of draft shall be deemed deserter

On Feb 25, 1863, the House voted 44–108. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–92, Democrats 31–2, Others 10–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 44
No: 108
Did not vote: 47
Date: Feb 25, 1863

By party

Republicans3 yes · 92 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats31 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 14 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Martin Franklin Conway R-KS voted yes
Bradley Francis Granger R-MI voted yes
William Eckart Lehman D-PA voted no
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted yes
Jesse Lazear D-PA voted no

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 a resolution concerning S. 511…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-572/to-pass-a-resolution-concerning-s-511-providing-for (accessed 2026-10-16).