To amend H.J. RES. 37 (13 stat 404-mar. 17, 1864), a resolution authorizing the secretary of the treasury to sell any surplus of gold in the treasury; which ame

On Mar 8, 1864, the House voted 49–66 (HJR 37). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–59, Democrats 38–1, Others 8–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 49
No: 66
Did not vote: 72
Date: Mar 8, 1864

By party

Republicans3 yes · 59 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats38 yes · 1 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ebenezer Dumont R-IN voted yes
Edward Henry Rollins R-NH voted yes
Henry George Stebbins D-NY voted no
Augustus Frank R-NY 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 amend H.J. RES. 37 (13 stat 404-mar. 17…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-140/to-amend-h-j-res-37-13-stat-404 (accessed 2026-10-17).