To amend H.R. 678, by eliminating the 4th section, which provides for the draft of aliens who have lived in this country three years prior to their 21st birthda

On Feb 24, 1865, the House voted 50–81 (HR 678). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–64, Democrats 45–5, Others 5–12. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 50
No: 81
Did not vote: 56
Date: Feb 24, 1865

By party

Republicans0 yes · 64 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 5 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Ralls Morrison D-IL voted no
James Addison Cravens D-IN voted no
William Steele Holman D-IN voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted no
Archibald Mcallister D-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 amend H.R. 678, by eliminating the 4th…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-541/to-amend-h-r-678-by-eliminating-the-4th (accessed 2026-10-17).