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House roll call 105 · 38th Congress · Feb 15, 1864

To pass a resolution providing that the constitution be so amended as to abolish slavery in the U.S., and to prohibit its existence in every part of the U.S.

On Feb 15, 1864, the House voted 78–62. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–2, Democrats 1–52, Others 11–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members 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

78

No

62

Did not vote

47

Date

Feb 15, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.