To pass a resolution related to the contested election case of william jayne v.s. J.b. Todd, from the territory of dakota, which resolution provides that inasmu

On Jan 15, 1864, the House voted 66–78. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–66, Democrats 52–1, Others 11–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 66
No: 78
Did not vote: 43
Date: Jan 15, 1864

By party

Republicans3 yes · 66 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted yes
Homer Augustus Nelson D-NY voted no
Thomas Treadwell Davis R-NY voted yes
Ephraim Ralph Eckley R-OH voted yes

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 pass a resolution related to the…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-49/to-pass-a-resolution-related-to-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-15).