To sustain the decision of the chair regarding H.R. 395 (13 stat 99-june 3, 1864); which decision provides that section 41 of said bill, imposing on national ba

On Apr 16, 1864, the House voted 71–31 (HR 395). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–0, Democrats 0–30, Others 6–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 71
No: 31
Did not vote: 85
Date: Apr 16, 1864

By party

Republicans65 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 sustain the decision of the chair…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-208/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-regarding-h (accessed 2026-10-17).