1. Home
2. Votes
3. House vote 117 (38th Congress)

House roll call 117 · 38th Congress · Feb 24, 1864

To pass S. 86 (13 stat 12-feb. 29, 1864), a bill authorizing the appointment of a warden of the jail in the district of columbia. (p. 805-2)

On Feb 24, 1864, the House voted 76–56 (S 86). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–0, Democrats 1–47, Others 12–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

76

No

56

Did not vote

55

Date

Feb 24, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.