To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the main question was ordered on H.J. RES. 18, a resolution amending an act to suppress insurection, to punish

On Feb 4, 1864, the House voted 81–79 (HJR 18). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 72–1, Democrats 0–61, Others 9–17. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 81
No: 79
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 4, 1864

By party

Republicans72 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 61 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 17 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 table a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-81/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-16).