To table a resolution to authorize the continuance of the committee on the conduct of the war, for thirty days after the termination of the present session. (p

On Mar 1, 1865, the House voted 49–80. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–66, Democrats 42–5, Others 7–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 49
No: 80
Did not vote: 58
Date: Mar 1, 1865

By party

Republicans0 yes · 66 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 5 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 9 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dwight Townsend D-NY voted no
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted no
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted no
Alexander Hamilton Coffroth 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution to authorize the…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-567/to-table-a-resolution-to-authorize-the-continuance-of (accessed 2026-10-16).