To suspend the rules and consider S. 523, a bill to enable the people of colorado to form a constitution and state government, and to admit the state into the u

On Mar 3, 1863, the House voted 65–47 (S 523). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 60–5, Democrats 1–27, Others 4–15. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 65
No: 47
Did not vote: 87
Date: Mar 3, 1863

By party

Republicans60 yes · 5 no · 45 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 27 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 15 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Martin Franklin Conway R-KS voted no
Charles Delano R-MA voted no
Charles Henry Van Wyck R-NY voted no
Chauncey Vibbard D-NY voted yes
Roscoe Conkling R-NY voted no
Reuben Eaton Fenton R-NY voted no

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 consider S. 523, a…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-637/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-s-523-a (accessed 2026-10-16).