To amend, in the nature of a substitute, the exchange of prisoners resolution, providing that the President be requested to take immediate steps for the exchang

On Dec 9, 1863, the House voted 94–73. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 80–0, Democrats 0–66, Others 14–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 94
No: 73
Did not vote: 20
Date: Dec 9, 1863

By party

Republicans80 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 66 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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, in the nature of a substitute, the…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-11/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-the (accessed 2026-10-17).