To table the resolution providing that the secretary of the treasury be directed to communicate to this house, what, if any, amount of gold in the treasury of t

On Feb 20, 1865, the House voted 60–58. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 54–8, Democrats 1–41, Others 5–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 58
Did not vote: 69
Date: Feb 20, 1865

By party

Republicans54 yes · 8 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 41 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Higby R-CA voted no
James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted no
John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
Ebon Clark Ingersoll R-IL voted no
Jesse Olds Norton R-IL voted no
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted yes
Martin Russell Thayer R-PA voted no
John Martin Broomall R-PA voted no
Thomas Williams R-PA voted no

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 the resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-522/to-table-the-resolution-providing-that-the-secretary-of (accessed 2026-10-17).