To adopt the first resolution of the case of alexander long of ohio, which resolution provides that long is an unworthy member of the House Of Representatives.

On Apr 14, 1864, the House voted 80–70. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 69–0, Democrats 1–60, Others 11–10. 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: 80
No: 70
Did not vote: 36
Date: Apr 14, 1864

By party

Republicans69 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 60 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 10 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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