To table the preamble of the exchange of prisoners resolution which preamble provides for the restoring of prisoners, exclusive of colors, to their homes, throu

On Dec 21, 1863, the House voted 79–55. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–0, Democrats 0–51, Others 11–4. 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: 79
No: 55
Did not vote: 53
Date: Dec 21, 1863

By party

Republicans68 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 51 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 4 no · 13 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 preamble of the exchange of…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-32/to-table-the-preamble-of-the-exchange-of-prisoners (accessed 2026-10-18).