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House roll call 20 · 38th Congress · Dec 15, 1863

To table a resolution appointing a select committee of five to investigate and report on the demand for an increase of railroad facilities and communications be

On Dec 15, 1863, the House voted 91–59. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–46, Democrats 53–6, Others 17–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
91
No
59
Did not vote
37
Date
Dec 15, 1863

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 46 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 appointing a select…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-20/to-table-a-resolution-appointing-a-select-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-15).

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