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House roll call 242 · 38th Congress · May 3, 1864

To pass S. 145 (13 stat 144, 6/20/1864, a bill to equalize the pay of soldiers in the United States army. (p. 2056-1, 2, p. 2059-2)

On May 3, 1864, the House voted 135–0 (S 145). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 69–0, Democrats 53–0, Others 19–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
135
No
0
Did not vote
46
Date
May 3, 1864

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 145 (13 stat 144, 6/20/1864, a…: House Vote, May 3, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-242/to-pass-s-145-13-stat-144-6-20 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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