1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. House vote 231 (38th Congress)

House roll call 231 · 38th Congress · Apr 29, 1864

That representative brooks, from n.y., have leave to proceed in order, according to the ruling of the chair, motion made during debate on the military status of

On Apr 29, 1864, the House voted 83–36. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–30, Democrats 48–1, Others 12–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
83
No
36
Did not vote
68
Date
Apr 29, 1864

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 30 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 5 no · 11 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “That representative brooks, from n.y., have…: House Vote, Apr 29, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-231/that-representative-brooks-from-n-y-have-leave-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

Open the interactive version ›