To amend a motion to adjourn by providing that the house meet again on tuesday next, motion made during debate on H. R. 591. (no quorum voted.) (p.1356-3)

On Feb 27, 1863, the House voted 3–73. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–55, Others 1–10, Democrats 2–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 2 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: 3
No: 73
Did not vote: 123
Date: Feb 27, 1863

By party

Republicans0 yes · 55 no · 55 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 8 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 10 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Hunter Nugen D-OH voted yes
George Knox Shiel D-OR 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a motion to adjourn by providing…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-592/to-amend-a-motion-to-adjourn-by-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-17).