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House roll call 21 · 38th Congress · Dec 16, 1863

To table a resolution providing that the war is not waged in the spirit of oppression or overthrow of the rights of those rebel states, but to defend and mainta

On Dec 16, 1863, the House voted 52–115. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 46–28, Democrats 0–69, Others 6–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
52
No
115
Did not vote
20
Date
Dec 16, 1863

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 28 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 69 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 18 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 providing that the war…: House Vote, Dec 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-21/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-war-is (accessed 2026-10-14).

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