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House roll call 300 · 38th Congress · May 31, 1864

To pass S.J. RES. 16, a joint resolution submitting to the legislatures of the several states, a proposition to amend the constitution of the United States so a

On May 31, 1864, the House voted 55–76 (SJR 16). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–64, Democrats 52–2, Others 6–12. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

55

No

76

Did not vote

51

Date

May 31, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.