To pass the 7th amendment to S. 54, which amendment provides for the elimination of a proviso preventing the exclusion of persons from cars because of color. (

On Jun 18, 1864, the House voted 62–76 (S 54). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–70, Democrats 53–0, Others 9–6. 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: 62
No: 76
Did not vote: 49
Date: Jun 18, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 70 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 6 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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