To table S. 86 (13 stat 12-feb. 29, 1864), a bill authorizing the appointment of a warden of the jail in the district of columbia. (p. 805-3)

On Feb 24, 1864, the House voted 55–72 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–61, Democrats 47–0, Others 8–11. 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: 55
No: 72
Did not vote: 60
Date: Feb 24, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 61 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 11 no · 9 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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