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House roll call 438 · 38th Congress · Dec 13, 1864

To pass H.R. 424, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the U.S. (p. 24-1)

On Dec 13, 1864, the House voted 76–56 (HR 424). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–15, Democrats 17–29, Others 7–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

76

No

56

Did not vote

55

Date

Dec 13, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.