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House roll call 103 · 38th Congress · Feb 12, 1864

To pass S. 36 (13 stat 379-july 4, 1864), the conscription bill, amending an act for enrolling and calling out the national forces. (p. 631-1)

On Feb 12, 1864, the House voted 94–65 (S 36). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 76–0, Democrats 5–60, Others 16–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
94
No
65
Did not vote
23
Date
Feb 12, 1864

By party

  • Republicans76 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 60 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 7 no · 5 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, “To pass S. 36 (13 stat 379-july 4, 1864)…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-103/to-pass-s-36-13-stat-379-july-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).