To table a resolution providing that the President either acquiesce in the decision of the state of pennsylvania that conscription is unlawful, or bring the que

On Dec 22, 1863, the House voted 81–43. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–0, Democrats 5–40, Others 11–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 81
No: 43
Did not vote: 63
Date: Dec 22, 1863

By party

Republicans65 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 40 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted yes
Charles Henry Winfield D-NY voted yes
Francis Kernan D-NY voted yes
John Ganson D-NY voted yes
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted yes

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 a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-36/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-president-either (accessed 2026-10-16).