To table the resolution providing that the committee on military affairs be instructed to enquire into the expediency of any bill or bills they may report on TH

On Dec 14, 1863, the House voted 68–87. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–77, Democrats 57–0, Others 11–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 68
No: 87
Did not vote: 32
Date: Dec 14, 1863

By party

Republicans0 yes · 77 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-16/to-table-the-resolution-providing-that-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).