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House roll call 72 · 38th Congress · Jan 28, 1864

To reconsider the vote by which S. 36 (13 stat 6feb. 24, 1864), an act for enrolling and calling out the national foresters and for other purposes, was referred

On Jan 28, 1864, the House voted 100–44 (S 36). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–0, Democrats 12–41, Others 18–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
100
No
44
Did not vote
43
Date
Jan 28, 1864

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 41 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 3 no · 7 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 reconsider the vote by which S. 36 (13…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-72/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-s-36-13 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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