To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which S. J. RES. 57 (13 stat 407, 6/1/64), a resolution to amend the charter of the city of washington, providing

On May 31, 1864, the House voted 57–73 (SJR 57). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–67, Democrats 50–0, Others 7–7. 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: 57
No: 73
Did not vote: 56
Date: May 31, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 67 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 7 no · 14 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, May 31, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-294/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).