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House roll call 22 · 38th Congress · Dec 17, 1863

To table a resolution providing that the committee on roads and canals be instructed to inquire into the expediency and necessity of the construction and enlarg

On Dec 17, 1863, the House voted 55–96. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–61, Democrats 37–23, Others 7–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
55
No
96
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 17, 1863

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 61 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 12 no · 9 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…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-22/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-16).

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