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House roll call 166 · 38th Congress · Mar 28, 1864

To table a resolution granting permission for the use of the hall of the house by the washington lecture association, on the evening of april sixth, the proceed

On Mar 28, 1864, the House voted 37–59. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–53, Democrats 27–0, Others 9–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
37
No
59
Did not vote
91
Date
Mar 28, 1864

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 53 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 6 no · 13 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 table a resolution granting permission…: House Vote, Mar 28, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-166/to-table-a-resolution-granting-permission-for-the-use (accessed 2026-10-15).

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