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House roll call 165 · 38th Congress · Mar 25, 1864

To excuse the absence of the honorable r.p. Spalding of ohio at a call of the house. (p. 1292-c-2, 3)

On Mar 25, 1864, the House voted 61–21. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–3, Democrats 14–15, Others 8–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
61
No
21
Did not vote
105
Date
Mar 25, 1864

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 3 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 15 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 3 no · 17 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 excuse the absence of the honorable r.p…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-165/to-excuse-the-absence-of-the-honorable-r-p (accessed 2026-10-17).