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House roll call 168 · 38th Congress · Mar 28, 1864

To table H.J. RES. 53, a bill proposing amendments to the constitution making slavery and involuntary servitude prohibited in the U.S. And its territories, exc

On Mar 28, 1864, the House voted 45–75 (HJR 53). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–63, Democrats 39–1, Others 7–12. 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

45

No

75

Did not vote

65

Date

Mar 28, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.