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House roll call 246 · 38th Congress · May 5, 1864

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which H.R. 117, a bill to reimburse the state of pennsylvania for expenses in calling out the militia of the said ST

On May 5, 1864, the House voted 59–63 (HR 117). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–34, Democrats 27–18, Others 8–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
59
No
63
Did not vote
65
Date
May 5, 1864

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 34 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 18 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 11 no · 9 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 table a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, May 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-246/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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