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House roll call 616 · 37th Congress · Mar 2, 1863

To amend S. 554 (12 stat. 795, app. 3/3/1863), a bill to carry into effect the convention between the U.S. And the republic of peru, for the settlement of clai

On Mar 2, 1863, the House voted 63–60 (S 554). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–47, Democrats 20–6, Others 18–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
60
Did not vote
76
Date
Mar 2, 1863

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 47 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 6 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 7 no · 12 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 amend S. 554 (12 stat. 795, app…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-616/to-amend-s-554-12-stat-795-app-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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