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House roll call 263 · 38th Congress · May 16, 1864

To table a resolution relating to the purpose of the war, providing that the President be required to make known, by public proclamation, that whenever any stat

On May 16, 1864, the House voted 76–53. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–0, Democrats 4–47, Others 9–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

76

No

53

Did not vote

58

Date

May 16, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.