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House roll call 603 · 37th Congress · Mar 2, 1863

To table S. 359 (12 762, app. 3/3/1863), a bill to reorganize the courts in the district of columbia, and for other purposes. (p.1480-2)

On Mar 2, 1863, the House voted 58–79 (S 359). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–75, Democrats 35–1, Others 19–3. 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
58
No
79
Did not vote
62
Date
Mar 2, 1863

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 75 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table S. 359 (12 762, app. 3/3/1863), a…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-603/to-table-s-359-12-762-app-3-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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