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House roll call 153 · 38th Congress · Mar 18, 1864

To amend S. 60 (13 stat 35-mar. 21, 1864), an act amendatory of the homestead law and for other purposes; which amendment provides that no noncommissioned offic

On Mar 18, 1864, the House voted 54–58 (S 60). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–54, Democrats 37–0, Others 13–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

54

No

58

Did not vote

75

Date

Mar 18, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.