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House roll call 288 · 38th Congress · May 27, 1864

That when the house adjourns, it will meet again on monday next. (p. 2526-1)

On May 27, 1864, the House voted 61–52. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–36, Democrats 30–13, Others 13–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
61
No
52
Did not vote
74
Date
May 27, 1864

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 36 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 13 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 3 no · 12 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, “That when the house adjourns, it will meet…: House Vote, May 27, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-288/that-when-the-house-adjourns-it-will-meet-again (accessed 2026-10-16).

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