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House roll call 205 · 38th Congress · Apr 16, 1864

To order the main question on a motion to postpone consideration of H.R. 244, a bill to guarantee to certain states, whose governments have been usurped or over

On Apr 16, 1864, the House voted 72–53 (HR 244). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 62–2, Democrats 1–44, Others 9–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

72

No

53

Did not vote

62

Date

Apr 16, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.