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House roll call 397 · 38th Congress · Jun 28, 1864

To pass an amendment to H.R. 549, which amendment authorizes payment of full bounty to soldiers honorably discharged by reason of wounds or sickness incurred in

On Jun 28, 1864, the House voted 81–75 (HR 549). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–3, Democrats 0–62, Others 13–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
75
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 28, 1864

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 62 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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