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House roll call 489 · 38th Congress · Feb 6, 1865

To table a resolution extending gratitude to the President for endeavoring to establish peace negotiations and the restoration of the union, and requesting that

On Feb 6, 1865, the House voted 30–108. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–54, Democrats 5–41, Others 7–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
30
No
108
Did not vote
49
Date
Feb 6, 1865

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 54 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 41 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 13 no · 8 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 a resolution extending gratitude to…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-489/to-table-a-resolution-extending-gratitude-to-the-president (accessed 2026-10-17).

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