To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which a resolution regarding arrests and confinements in the old capitol and carroll prisons, was passed. (p. 319-2

On Jan 18, 1865, the House voted 136–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 62–5, Democrats 53–0, Others 21–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 136
No: 5
Did not vote: 46
Date: Jan 18, 1865

By party

Republicans62 yes · 5 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ephraim Ralph Eckley R-OH voted no
Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH voted no
John Rogers Mcbride R-OR voted no
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA voted no
Amasa Cobb R-WI 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 a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-461/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).