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House roll call 69 · 38th Congress · Jan 27, 1864

To pass the ninth amendment to H.R. 156 (13 stat 22march 14, 1864), a bill to supply a deficiency in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1864

On Jan 27, 1864, the House voted 56–77 (HR 156). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–40, Democrats 28–26, Others 6–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
56
No
77
Did not vote
54
Date
Jan 27, 1864

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 40 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 26 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 pass the ninth amendment to H.R. 156 (13…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-69/to-pass-the-ninth-amendment-to-h-r-156 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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