To pass H.R. 244, a bill guaranteeing to certain states whose governments have been usurped or overthrown, a republican form of government. (p. 2095-2)

On May 4, 1864, the House voted 74–66 (HR 244). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 67–0, Democrats 0–52, Others 7–14. 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: 74
No: 66
Did not vote: 47
Date: May 4, 1864

By party

Republicans67 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 52 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 14 no · 7 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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