To pay from the contingent fund of the house to james h. Birch, thomas l. Price, and j.n. Machenry JR., the usual mileage of a member for one session, and compe

On Jun 11, 1864, the House voted 64–63. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 60–4, Democrats 0–49, Others 4–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 64
No: 63
Did not vote: 60
Date: Jun 11, 1864

By party

Republicans60 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 49 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Laurens Dawes R-MA voted no
James Gillespie Blaine R-ME voted no
James Madison Marvin R-NY voted no
Glenni William Scofield 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 pay from the contingent fund of the house…: House Vote, Jun 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-331/to-pay-from-the-contingent-fund-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).