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House roll call 194 · 38th Congress · Apr 11, 1864

To table a resolution declaring that the present war shall be waged without the feeling of mere resentment, oppression, or subjugation, but rather to defend and

On Apr 11, 1864, the House voted 81–64. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–0, Democrats 0–56, Others 11–8. 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
81
No
64
Did not vote
42
Date
Apr 11, 1864

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 56 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 8 no · 9 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 table a resolution declaring that the…: House Vote, Apr 11, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-194/to-table-a-resolution-declaring-that-the-present-war (accessed 2026-10-13).

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