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House roll call 163 · 38th Congress · Mar 25, 1864

To excuse the absence of the honorable s.s. Cox of ohio at the time of a call of the house. (p. 1289-1, 2)

On Mar 25, 1864, the House voted 60–31. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–28, Democrats 28–1, Others 10–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
60
No
31
Did not vote
96
Date
Mar 25, 1864

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 28 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 1 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 2 no · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To excuse the absence of the honorable s.s…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-163/to-excuse-the-absence-of-the-honorable-s-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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