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House roll call 26 · 38th Congress · Dec 17, 1863

To pass the first war resolution providing for the prosecution of war until the constitution and laws shall be enforced and obeyed in all parts of the U.S., an

On Dec 17, 1863, the House voted 94–65. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 77–0, Democrats 3–59, Others 14–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

94

No

65

Did not vote

28

Date

Dec 17, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.