To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which S. 36, (13 stat 6, 2/24/1864) for enrolling and calling out the national foresters and for other purposes, was

On Jan 28, 1864, the House voted 47–94 (S 36). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–69, Democrats 42–8, Others 5–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 47
No: 94
Did not vote: 46
Date: Jan 28, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 69 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 8 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Steele Holman D-IN voted no
George Middleton D-NJ voted no
John Benedict Steele D-NY voted no
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted no
Francis Kernan D-NY voted no
John Ganson D-NY voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted no
Archibald Mcallister 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-71/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).