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House roll call 159 · 38th Congress · Mar 21, 1864

To table a resolution fixing the pay of the clerk of the committee on naval affairs at six dollars per day during the sittings of Congress. (p. 1218-3)

On Mar 21, 1864, the House voted 78–24. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–10, Democrats 25–10, Others 9–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
78
No
24
Did not vote
85
Date
Mar 21, 1864

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 10 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 10 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 4 no · 15 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 a resolution fixing the pay of the…: House Vote, Mar 21, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-159/to-table-a-resolution-fixing-the-pay-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).