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House roll call 171 · 38th Congress · Mar 30, 1864

To pass H.J. RES. 51 (13 stat 588-june3, 1864), the patent claim of william wheeler hubbell. (p. 1261-3, p. 1349-2)

On Mar 30, 1864, the House voted 67–47 (HJR 51). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–38, Democrats 31–6, Others 15–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
67
No
47
Did not vote
73
Date
Mar 30, 1864

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 38 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 6 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 3 no · 10 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 pass H.J. RES. 51 (13 stat 588-june3…: House Vote, Mar 30, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-171/to-pass-h-j-res-51-13-stat-588 (accessed 2026-10-17).