To table a motion to refer to the judiciary committee that part of the letter of the sergeant-at-arms which relates to g.k. Smith, with instructions to investig

On Jul 2, 1864, the House voted 71–41. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 56–3, Democrats 5–34, Others 10–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 41
Did not vote: 75
Date: Jul 2, 1864

By party

Republicans56 yes · 3 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 34 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Godlove Stein Orth R-IN voted no
Charles Upson R-MI voted no
James Brooks D-NY voted yes
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted yes
James Remley Morris D-OH voted yes
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted yes
Alexander Hamilton Coffroth D-PA voted yes
Amos Myers R-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To table a motion to refer to the judiciary…: House Vote, Jul 2, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-419/to-table-a-motion-to-refer-to-the-judiciary (accessed 2026-10-17).