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House roll call 248 · 38th Congress · May 5, 1864

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 state during the rec

On May 5, 1864, the House voted 68–57 (HR 117). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–28, Democrats 19–21, Others 11–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
68
No
57
Did not vote
62
Date
May 5, 1864

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 28 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 21 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 8 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 reconsider the vote by which H.R. 117, a…: House Vote, May 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-248/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-h-r-117 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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