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House roll call 28 · 38th Congress · Dec 17, 1863

To pass the third war resolution giving thanks to our soldiers for gallantry in defending and upholding the flag of the union, and defending the principles of a

On Dec 17, 1863, the House voted 168–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–0, Democrats 65–1, Others 25–0. 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
168
No
1
Did not vote
18
Date
Dec 17, 1863

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others25 yes · 0 no · 3 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 third war resolution giving…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-28/to-pass-the-third-war-resolution-giving-thanks-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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