To pass the resolution to expel benjamin g. Harris, a representative from maryland, for treasonable language and disrespect for the house. (p. 1518-1, 2)

On Apr 9, 1864, the House voted 84–58. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 67–0, Democrats 1–53, Others 16–5. 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: 84
No: 58
Did not vote: 45
Date: Apr 9, 1864

By party

Republicans67 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 53 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Bailey D-PA voted yes

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 the resolution to expel benjamin g…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-189/to-pass-the-resolution-to-expel-benjamin-g-harris (accessed 2026-10-17).