To table H.J. RES. 18, a resolution amending an act to suppress insurection, to punish treasonand rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels, and

On Feb 5, 1864, the House voted 72–80 (HJR 18). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–70, Democrats 58–0, Others 14–10. 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: 72
No: 80
Did not vote: 35
Date: Feb 5, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 70 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 10 no · 4 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 H.J. RES. 18, a resolution amending…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-88/to-table-h-j-res-18-a-resolution-amending (accessed 2026-10-16).