To pass the resolution as amended, authorizing payment, out of the contingent fund, of the house, to james lindsay and john s. Sleeper, in full, for time spent

On Jun 24, 1864, the House voted 71–59. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 10–56, Democrats 48–1, Others 13–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 71
No: 59
Did not vote: 57
Date: Jun 24, 1864

By party

Republicans10 yes · 56 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Bowles Shannon R-CA voted yes
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
John Hovey Rice R-ME voted yes
Charles Upson R-MI voted yes
James Madison Marvin R-NY voted yes
William Edward Finck D-OH voted no
John Rogers Mcbride R-OR 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 pass the resolution as amended…: House Vote, Jun 24, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-381/to-pass-the-resolution-as-amended-authorizing-payment-out (accessed 2026-10-16).