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House roll call 158 · 38th Congress · Mar 21, 1864

To pass a resolution providing for an increase in the compensation of the clerk of the committee on military affairs to six dollars a day during the sessions of

On Mar 21, 1864, the House voted 57–53. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–31, Democrats 21–18, Others 9–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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

57

No

53

Did not vote

77

Date

Mar 21, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.