To pass an amendment, in the nature of a substitute, to H.J. RES. 49, a bill providing for the discharge of unemployed generals; which amendment provides for TH

On May 11, 1864, the House voted 50–69 (HJR 49). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–59, Democrats 39–0, Others 11–10. 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: 50
No: 69
Did not vote: 68
Date: May 11, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 59 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats39 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass an amendment, in the nature of a…: House Vote, May 11, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-257/to-pass-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).