To amend H.R. 212, by substituting for the first 2 sections of the bill, 2 provisions for the appointment by the President, with the advice and consent of the s

On Jun 17, 1864, the House voted 53–70 (HR 212). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 50–9, Democrats 0–45, Others 3–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 53
No: 70
Did not vote: 64
Date: Jun 17, 1864

By party

Republicans50 yes · 9 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 45 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 16 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Price R-IA voted no
Abel Carter Wilder R-KS voted no
John Bassett Alley R-MA voted no
William Windom R-MN voted no
Giles Waldo Hotchkiss R-NY voted no
Freeman Clarke R-NY voted no
James Abram Garfield R-OH voted no
Charles O'Neill R-PA voted no
Walter Duncan Mcindoe R-WI 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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