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House roll call 617 · 37th Congress · Mar 3, 1863

To suspend the rules and postpone consideration of H. R. 401, a bill relating to claims for loss and destruction of property belonging to loyal citizens, caused

On Mar 3, 1863, the House voted 47–63 (HR 401). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–46, Democrats 9–16, Others 20–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
47
No
63
Did not vote
89
Date
Mar 3, 1863

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 46 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 16 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 1 no · 16 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 suspend the rules and postpone…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-617/to-suspend-the-rules-and-postpone-consideration-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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