To amend H.R. 26 (13 stat 11-feb. 29, 1864), a bill revising the grade of lieutenant general of the U.S. Army, by respectfully recommending to the President, t

On Feb 1, 1864, the House voted 112–18 (HR 26). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–13, Democrats 47–1, Others 16–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 112
No: 18
Did not vote: 57
Date: Feb 1, 1864

By party

Republicans49 yes · 13 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats47 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Bowles Shannon R-CA voted no
William Higby R-CA voted no
John Henry Hubbard R-CT voted no
George Washington Julian R-IN voted no
George Sewel Boutwell R-MA voted no
Charles Upson R-MI voted no
John Wesley Longyear R-MI voted no
John Fletcher Driggs R-MI voted no
Giles Waldo Hotchkiss R-NY voted no
James Mitchell Ashley R-OH voted no
James Abram Garfield R-OH voted no
John Martin Broomall R-PA voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted no
Thomas Williams R-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 amend H.R. 26 (13 stat 11-feb. 29, 1864)…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-77/to-amend-h-r-26-13-stat-11-feb (accessed 2026-10-17).