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House roll call 157 · 38th Congress · Mar 18, 1864

To adjourn. (p. 1196-2)

On Mar 18, 1864, the House voted 35–55. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–50, Democrats 29–1, Others 4–4. 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
35
No
55
Did not vote
97
Date
Mar 18, 1864

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 50 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 1 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 no · 20 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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