To table a resolution directing the secretary of war to furnish this house with information as to the amount of money received up to this time for commutation b

On Apr 4, 1864, the House voted 60–46. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–1, Democrats 0–41, Others 10–5. 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: 60
No: 46
Did not vote: 80
Date: Apr 4, 1864

By party

Republicans50 yes · 1 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 41 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Price R-IA voted no

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 directing the…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-174/to-table-a-resolution-directing-the-secretary-of-war (accessed 2026-10-17).