To amend H.J. RES. 37 (13 stat 404-mar. 17, 1864), the gold bill, which amendment provides for the disposal of any gold in the treasury, by the secretary of the

On Mar 16, 1864, the House voted 84–58 (HJR 37). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 67–7, Democrats 5–43, Others 13–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 84
No: 58
Did not vote: 44
Date: Mar 16, 1864

By party

Republicans67 yes · 7 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 43 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Higby R-CA voted no
Henry Champion Deming R-CT voted no
Hiram Price R-IA voted no
Henry George Stebbins D-NY voted yes
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted yes
John Benedict Steele D-NY voted yes
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted yes
Thomas Treadwell Davis R-NY voted no
John Martin Broomall R-PA voted no
John Littleton Dawson D-PA voted yes
Thomas Williams R-PA voted no
Walter Duncan Mcindoe R-WI voted no

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 16, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-149/to-amend-h-j-res-37-13-stat-404 (accessed 2026-10-17).