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

On Feb 29, 1864, the House voted 70–62. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 61–8, Democrats 2–42, Others 7–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 62
Did not vote: 55
Date: Feb 29, 1864

By party

Republicans61 yes · 8 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 42 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Champion Deming R-CT voted no
Augustus Brandegee R-CT voted no
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
John Bassett Alley R-MA voted no
Augustus Frank R-NY voted no
George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted yes
Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH voted no
Martin Russell Thayer R-PA voted no
James Kennedy Moorhead R-PA voted no
Nathan Fellows Dixon R-RI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution to repeal the…: House Vote, Feb 29, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-123/to-pass-a-resolution-to-repeal-the-resolution-passed (accessed 2026-10-16).