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House roll call 52 · 38th Congress · Jan 18, 1864

To table a resolution providing that the President be urged to appoint a board of commissioners who can, upon negotiation, reach southern authorities to prompt

On Jan 18, 1864, the House voted 90–56. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 72–0, Democrats 2–51, Others 16–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

90

No

56

Did not vote

41

Date

Jan 18, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.