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

On Feb 5, 1864, the House voted 83–76 (HJR 18). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–0, Democrats 0–64, Others 10–15. 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: 83
No: 76
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 5, 1864

By party

Republicans75 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 64 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 15 no · 3 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 pass H.J. RES. 18, a resolution amending…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-91/to-pass-h-j-res-18-a-resolution-amending (accessed 2026-10-17).