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House roll call 29 · 38th Congress · Dec 21, 1863

To table a resolution providing that a select committee of nine be constituted to consider the subject of a national bankrupt act, and to report thereon by bill

On Dec 21, 1863, the House voted 69–86. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–60, Democrats 44–16, Others 11–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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

69

No

86

Did not vote

32

Date

Dec 21, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.