To order the previous question on a resolution to repeal the resolution passed by the house on feb. 13, 1864, which directed the clerk of the house to pay the l

On Feb 29, 1864, the House voted 70–52. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–2, Democrats 1–40, Others 6–10. 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: 70
No: 52
Did not vote: 65
Date: Feb 29, 1864

By party

Republicans63 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 40 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Brandegee R-CT voted no
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
Augustus Frank R-NY voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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