To amend H.R. 678, by adding a new section providing that when, hereafter, calls shall be made for men for military service of the U.S., the quotas of the seve

On Feb 25, 1865, the House voted 51–91 (HR 678). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–66, Democrats 48–6, Others 2–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 51
No: 91
Did not vote: 45
Date: Feb 25, 1865

By party

Republicans1 yes · 66 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Edward English D-CT voted no
Ignatius Donnelly R-MN voted yes
John Guier Scott D-MO voted no
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted no
Jesse Lazear D-PA voted no
Ezra Wheeler D-WI 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 adding a new section…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-546/to-amend-h-r-678-by-adding-a-new (accessed 2026-10-16).