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House roll call 264 · 38th Congress · May 16, 1864

To amend H.R. 5, a bill granting public lands to the peoples pacific railroad for the construction of a railroad and telegraph line to the pacific coast by the

On May 16, 1864, the House voted 55–47 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–26, Democrats 22–18, Others 9–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
55
No
47
Did not vote
85
Date
May 16, 1864

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 26 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 18 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 3 no · 16 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 amend H.R. 5, a bill granting public…: House Vote, May 16, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-264/to-amend-h-r-5-a-bill-granting-public (accessed 2026-10-17).

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