To table the motion to refer the qualifications of the representatives from louisiana to the committee of elections, and to postpone their being sworn in until

On Dec 7, 1863, the House voted 74–101. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–81, Democrats 66–3, Others 8–17. 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: 74
No: 101
Did not vote: 12
Date: Dec 7, 1863

By party

Republicans0 yes · 81 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats66 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Gwinn Harris D-MD voted no
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted no

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 table the motion to refer the…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-4/to-table-the-motion-to-refer-the-qualifications-of (accessed 2026-10-17).