To amend by substitution, a resolution authorizing payment, out of the contingent fund of the house, to james lindsay, in full for time spent and expenses incur

On Jun 24, 1864, the House voted 68–66. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 7–61, Democrats 53–0, Others 8–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 68
No: 66
Did not vote: 53
Date: Jun 24, 1864

By party

Republicans7 yes · 61 no · 18 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Daniel Wheelwright Gooch R-MA voted yes
William Barrett Washburn R-MA voted yes
Henry Laurens Dawes R-MA voted yes
James Gillespie Blaine R-ME voted yes
Charles Upson R-MI voted yes
James Madison Marvin R-NY voted yes
Martin Russell Thayer R-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 amend by substitution, a resolution…: House Vote, Jun 24, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-380/to-amend-by-substitution-a-resolution-authorizing-payment-out (accessed 2026-10-16).