To refer the rights of states resolution, providing that each state has the right to order and control its own domestic institutions according to its own judgem

On Jan 18, 1864, the House voted 83–68. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 73–0, Democrats 0–55, Others 10–13. 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: 83
No: 68
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jan 18, 1864

By party

Republicans73 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 55 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 13 no · 5 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 refer the rights of states resolution…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-55/to-refer-the-rights-of-states-resolution-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-17).