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House roll call 588 · 37th Congress · Feb 27, 1863

To adjourn, motion made during debate on a report on H. R. 591. (p.1354-3)

On Feb 27, 1863, the House voted 34–90. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–78, Democrats 25–1, Others 9–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
34
No
90
Did not vote
75
Date
Feb 27, 1863

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 78 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 11 no · 17 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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