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House roll call 27 · 38th Congress · Dec 17, 1863

To pass the second war resolution providing that Congress pass all necessary bills to supply men and money, and that it is the duty of the people to render any

On Dec 17, 1863, the House voted 153–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–0, Democrats 51–1, Others 24–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
153
No
1
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 17, 1863

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others24 yes · 0 no · 4 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 pass the second war resolution providing…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-27/to-pass-the-second-war-resolution-providing-that-congress (accessed 2026-10-17).

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