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House roll call 147 · 38th Congress · Mar 15, 1864

To table the resolution and its substitution relating to the compensation, in the amount of $750, to be paid to john s. Sleeper for expenses incurred in contest

On Mar 15, 1864, the House voted 67–59. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 58–6, Democrats 1–41, Others 8–12. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
67
No
59
Did not vote
61
Date
Mar 15, 1864

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 41 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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