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House roll call 87 · 38th Congress · Feb 5, 1864

That when the house adjourns today, it will meet again on monday next. (p. 508-3)

On Feb 5, 1864, the House voted 65–78. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–65, Democrats 53–1, Others 10–12. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
65
No
78
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 5, 1864

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 65 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 12 no · 6 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, “That when the house adjourns today, it will…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-87/that-when-the-house-adjourns-today-it-will-meet (accessed 2026-10-16).

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