To table a resolution providing for a more vigorous policy to enlist in our army, in larger numbers, persons of african descent. (p. 427-2)

On Feb 1, 1864, the House voted 49–76. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–65, Democrats 41–0, Others 8–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 49
No: 76
Did not vote: 62
Date: Feb 1, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 65 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

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 resolution providing for a more…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-74/to-table-a-resolution-providing-for-a-more-vigorous (accessed 2026-10-15).