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House roll call 218 · 38th Congress · Apr 18, 1864

To adjourn. (p. 1702-3)

On Apr 18, 1864, the House voted 42–71. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–58, Democrats 37–4, Others 4–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
42
No
71
Did not vote
74
Date
Apr 18, 1864

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 58 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 4 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 9 no · 15 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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