To elect a clerk of the House Of Representatives for the 38th Congress, e. Mcpherson v.s. E. Etheridge. Votes for mcpherson are coded 1, votes for etheridge ar

On Dec 8, 1863, the House voted 102–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 82–0, Democrats 63–0, Others 26–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 102
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Dec 8, 1863

By party

Republicans82 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats63 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others26 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To elect a clerk of the House Of…: House Vote, Dec 8, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-6/to-elect-a-clerk-of-the-house-of-representatives (accessed 2026-10-17).