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House roll call 178 · 38th Congress · Apr 4, 1864

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution repealing a resolution previously passed, granting permission to m. George thompson, late a member of the britis

On Apr 4, 1864, the House voted 44–56. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–49, Democrats 39–0, Others 4–7. 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
44
No
56
Did not vote
87
Date
Apr 4, 1864

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 49 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 7 no · 17 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 suspend the rules and introduce a…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-178/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-repealing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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