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House roll call 106 · 38th Congress · Feb 16, 1864

To amend the resolution regarding the contested election case of james m. Johnson, claiming a seat as a representative from the second congressional district of

On Feb 16, 1864, the House voted 53–104. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 39–31, Democrats 6–56, Others 8–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
53
No
104
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 16, 1864

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 31 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 56 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 17 no · 3 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 the resolution regarding the…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-106/to-amend-the-resolution-regarding-the-contested-election-case (accessed 2026-10-14).

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