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On May 23, 1864, the House voted 54–79. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–65, Democrats 48–0, Others 6–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 54
No: 79
Did not vote: 54
Date: May 23, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 65 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 14 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 suspend the rules and consider the…: House Vote, May 23, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-275/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-the-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).