To table the resolution to expel benjamin g. Harris, a representative from maryland, for treasonable language and disrespect of the house. (p. 1519-1)

On Apr 9, 1864, the House voted 23–80. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–64, Democrats 22–3, Others 1–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 members 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: 23
No: 80
Did not vote: 84
Date: Apr 9, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 64 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats22 yes · 3 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry William Harrington D-IN voted no
Augustus Carpenter Baldwin D-MI voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA 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 the resolution to expel benjamin g…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-191/to-table-the-resolution-to-expel-benjamin-g-harris (accessed 2026-10-16).