To table H.R. 244, a bill to guarantee to certain states whose governments have been overthrown, a republican form of government. (p. 3528-2)

On Jul 2, 1864, the House voted 42–66 (HR 244). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–57, Democrats 36–2, Others 6–7. 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: 42
No: 66
Did not vote: 79
Date: Jul 2, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 57 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats36 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 7 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alexander Hamilton Coffroth D-PA voted no
John Littleton Dawson 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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