To pass H.R. 261, a bill providing for the voluntary enlistment of any persons, residents of certain states, into the regiments of other states. (p. 845-1, p.

On Feb 26, 1864, the House voted 82–44 (HR 261). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 60–0, Democrats 9–37, Others 13–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 82
No: 44
Did not vote: 61
Date: Feb 26, 1864

By party

Republicans60 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats9 yes · 37 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Edward English D-CT voted yes
William Gaston Steele D-NJ voted yes
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted yes
Charles Henry Winfield D-NY voted yes
John Benedict Steele D-NY voted yes
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted yes
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted yes
Archibald Mcallister D-PA voted yes
John Littleton Dawson D-PA voted yes

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.R. 261, a bill providing for the…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-118/to-pass-h-r-261-a-bill-providing-for (accessed 2026-10-17).