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House roll call 12 · 38th Congress · Dec 9, 1863

To pass the resolution, as amended, providing that the house approve the constant efforts of the administration to secure the exchange of prisoners now in the h

On Dec 9, 1863, the House voted 106–46. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–0, Democrats 9–42, Others 16–4. 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
106
No
46
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 9, 1863

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 42 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 4 no · 8 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 the resolution, as amended…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-12/to-pass-the-resolution-as-amended-providing-that-the (accessed 2026-10-17).