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House roll call 9 · 38th Congress · Dec 8, 1863

To elect postmaster of the House Of Representatives, w. King, coded 1, v.s. B. Coinwell, coded 2. Other candidates are g. Pelton, coded 5, and o. Kidd, coded 6

On Dec 8, 1863, the House voted 103–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 80–0, Democrats 58–4, Others 24–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

103

No

2

Did not vote

21

Date

Dec 8, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.