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House roll call 586 · 37th Congress · Feb 27, 1863

To order the previous question on disagreement with the 33rd amendment of the Senate to H. R. 659. (p.1351-3)

On Feb 27, 1863, the House voted 63–75 (HR 659). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 52–33, Democrats 3–30, Others 9–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
63
No
75
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 27, 1863

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 33 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 30 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 13 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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