To table a resolution and its preamble providing that the civil war is the most grievous of all national calamities, producing spoliation, bloodshed, corruption

On Jan 18, 1864, the House voted 79–56. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 69–0, Democrats 0–49, Others 10–7. 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: 79
No: 56
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jan 18, 1864

By party

Republicans69 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 49 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution and its preamble…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-50/to-table-a-resolution-and-its-preamble-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-15).