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House roll call 240 · 38th Congress · May 2, 1864

To allow members who were absent on final passage of H.R. 405 (13 stat 223, 6/20/64), the revenue bill, to record their votes in the affirmative.

On May 2, 1864, the House voted 108–38 (HR 405). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–0, Democrats 18–38, Others 19–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
108
No
38
Did not vote
41
Date
May 2, 1864

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 38 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 0 no · 9 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 allow members who were absent on final…: House Vote, May 2, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-240/to-allow-members-who-were-absent-on-final-passage (accessed 2026-10-17).