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House roll call 234 · 38th Congress · Apr 30, 1864

To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 198 (13 stat 126, 6/15/64), the army appropriations bill, which amendment provides for equality of clothing, arms, equ

On Apr 30, 1864, the House voted 80–51 (HR 198). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–0, Democrats 2–41, Others 8–10. 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
80
No
51
Did not vote
56
Date
Apr 30, 1864

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 41 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 10 no · 10 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 concur in the Senate amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-234/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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