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House roll call 435 · 38th Congress · Dec 7, 1864

To table H.R. 577, a bill to prevent gold, silver coin, and bullion from being paid or accepted for a greater value than their real current value, and to preven

On Dec 7, 1864, the House voted 73–52 (HR 577). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–42, Democrats 44–1, Others 6–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
73
No
52
Did not vote
62
Date
Dec 7, 1864

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 42 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 9 no · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H.R. 577, a bill to prevent gold…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-435/to-table-h-r-577-a-bill-to-prevent (accessed 2026-10-16).

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