To amend H.J. RES. 18, a bill to amend a joint resolution explainatory of an act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confisc

On Jan 13, 1864, the House voted 78–56 (HJR 18). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 67–0, Democrats 0–50, Others 11–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 78
No: 56
Did not vote: 53
Date: Jan 13, 1864

By party

Republicans67 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 50 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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