To table a resolution to repeal the resolution passed by the house on february 13, 1864, which directed the clerk of the house to pay the late librarian of the

On Feb 29, 1864, the House voted 59–64. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–57, Democrats 43–1, Others 9–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 59
No: 64
Did not vote: 64
Date: Feb 29, 1864

By party

Republicans7 yes · 57 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Champion Deming R-CT voted yes
Augustus Brandegee R-CT voted yes
William Steele Holman D-IN voted no
John Bassett Alley R-MA voted yes
Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH voted yes
Martin Russell Thayer R-PA voted yes
James Kennedy Moorhead R-PA voted yes
Nathan Fellows Dixon R-RI voted yes

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 table a resolution to repeal the…: House Vote, Feb 29, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-120/to-table-a-resolution-to-repeal-the-resolution-passed (accessed 2026-10-16).