To pass S. 54. (p. 3079-2)

On Jun 18, 1864, the House voted 82–48 (S 54). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–1, Democrats 5–41, Others 9–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 82
No: 48
Did not vote: 57
Date: Jun 18, 1864

By party

Republicans68 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 41 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Edward English D-CT voted yes
Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted no
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted yes
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted yes
Philip Johnson D-PA voted yes
Ezra Wheeler D-WI 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 pass S. 54. (p. 3079-2): House Vote, Jun 18, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-367/to-pass-s-54-p-3079-2 (accessed 2026-10-15).