To table the war resolution providing for the prosecution of war until the constitution and laws shall be enforced and obeyed in all parts of the United States;

On Dec 17, 1863, the House voted 60–100. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–77, Democrats 52–10, Others 8–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 60
No: 100
Did not vote: 27
Date: Dec 17, 1863

By party

Republicans0 yes · 77 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats52 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Carpenter Baldwin D-MI voted no
Henry George Stebbins D-NY voted no
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted no
Elijah Ward D-NY voted no
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted no
John Ganson D-NY voted no
Wells Andrews Hutchins D-OH voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted no
Archibald Mcallister D-PA voted no
James Sproat Brown D-WI voted no

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 the war resolution providing for…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-25/to-table-the-war-resolution-providing-for-the-prosecution (accessed 2026-10-15).