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House roll call 273 · 38th Congress · May 20, 1864

To adjourn. (p. 2391-3)

On May 20, 1864, the House voted 68–48. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–32, Democrats 32–9, Others 10–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
68
No
48
Did not vote
71
Date
May 20, 1864

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 32 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 9 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 7 no · 11 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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