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House roll call 31 · 38th Congress · Dec 21, 1863

To amend by substitution the exchange of prisoners resolution by providing that the house approve of the measures taken by the administration for the exchange o

On Dec 21, 1863, the House voted 87–62. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 73–0, Democrats 1–56, Others 13–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
62
Did not vote
38
Date
Dec 21, 1863

By party

  • Republicans73 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 56 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 6 no · 9 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 by substitution the exchange of…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-31/to-amend-by-substitution-the-exchange-of-prisoners-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).

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