To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the amendment to H.R. 549, prohibiting the enlistment of soldiers across state borders, was rejected. (p. 3

On Jul 1, 1864, the House voted 61–62 (HR 549). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 58–2, Democrats 0–49, Others 3–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 61
No: 62
Did not vote: 64
Date: Jul 1, 1864

By party

Republicans58 yes · 2 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 49 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 11 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
George Washington Julian R-IN 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 reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Jul 1, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-410/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).