To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which further consideration of H.J. RES. 53, an act amendatory of the constitution, was postponed for one week.

On Apr 16, 1864, the House voted 71–46 (HJR 53). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 58–1, Democrats 1–41, Others 12–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 71
No: 46
Did not vote: 70
Date: Apr 16, 1864

By party

Republicans58 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 41 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Champion Deming R-CT voted no
John Todd Stuart D-IL 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 table a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-207/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).