To pass an amendment to a resolution referring to the appropriate standing committees, the various portions of the President's message, which amendment provides

On Dec 15, 1863, the House voted 89–80. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–0, Democrats 0–66, Others 11–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 89
No: 80
Did not vote: 18
Date: Dec 15, 1863

By party

Republicans78 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 66 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass an amendment to a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-18/to-pass-an-amendment-to-a-resolution-referring-to (accessed 2026-10-16).