To pass a resolution providing that it is the civil, moral, and sacred duty of the people to meet, fight, and crush the rebellion which exists within the jurisd

On Jan 18, 1864, the House voted 112–16. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 72–0, Democrats 22–16, Others 18–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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: 112
No: 16
Did not vote: 59
Date: Jan 18, 1864

By party

Republicans72 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats22 yes · 16 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Carroll Robinson D-IL voted no
William Ralls Morrison D-IL voted no
James Cameron Allen D-IL voted no
Daniel Wolsey Voorhees D-IN voted no
James Foster Mcdowell D-IN voted no
Benjamin Gwinn Harris D-MD voted no
Daniel Marcy D-NH voted no
Fernando Wood D-NY voted no
George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted no
Alexander Long D-OH voted no
Chilton Allen White D-OH voted no
John O'Neill D-OH voted no
John Dodson Stiles D-PA voted no
Sydenham Elnathan Ancona D-PA voted no
Charles Denison D-PA voted no
William Henry Miller 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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