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House roll call 134 · 38th Congress · Mar 1, 1864

To pass H.R. 51 (13 stat 507-mar. 3, 1865), a bill to establish a bureau of freedmen's affairs. (p. 895-2)

On Mar 1, 1864, the House voted 69–67 (HR 51). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–2, Democrats 0–50, Others 6–15. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

69

No

67

Did not vote

51

Date

Mar 1, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.