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House roll call 13 · 38th Congress · Dec 14, 1863

To table the peace resolution providing that the President be requested to appoint three commissioners, who shall be empowered to open negotiation with authorit

On Dec 14, 1863, the House voted 98–59. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 77–0, Democrats 5–52, 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
98
No
59
Did not vote
30
Date
Dec 14, 1863

By party

  • Republicans77 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 52 no · 16 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 table the peace resolution providing that…: House Vote, Dec 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-13/to-table-the-peace-resolution-providing-that-the-president (accessed 2026-10-17).