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House roll call 491 · 38th Congress · Feb 6, 1865

To amend H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, a bill making appropriations for the naval service for the yr. Ending 6/30/1868; which amendment provides for the appointment by TH

On Feb 6, 1865, the House voted 60–70 (HR 676). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 25–43, Democrats 28–18, Others 7–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
60
No
70
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 6, 1865

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 43 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 18 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 9 no · 12 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 amend H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, a bill making…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-491/to-amend-h-r-676-3-2-1865-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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