To table the resolution providing that the President instruct those having charge of the exchange of prisoners between the U.S. And the confederate states, to

On Dec 21, 1863, the House voted 73–85. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 66–8, Democrats 0–64, Others 7–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 73
No: 85
Did not vote: 29
Date: Dec 21, 1863

By party

Republicans66 yes · 8 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 64 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted no
Hiram Price R-IA voted no
John Adam Kasson R-IA voted no
Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted no
Godlove Stein Orth R-IN voted no
John Rogers Mcbride R-OR voted no
Glenni William Scofield R-PA voted no
Amos Myers R-PA voted no

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 resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-30/to-table-the-resolution-providing-that-the-president-instruct (accessed 2026-10-16).