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House roll call 239 · 38th Congress · May 2, 1864

To refer to the commitee on rebellious states, the resolution providing that powers not delegated to the U.S. By the constitution, or prohibited by it to the s

On May 2, 1864, the House voted 69–50. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 61–0, Democrats 0–43, Others 8–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
69
No
50
Did not vote
68
Date
May 2, 1864

By party

  • Republicans61 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 43 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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