To pass the preamble to H.R. 244, a bill guaranteeing to certain states whose governments have been usurped or overthrown, a republican form of government; whic

On May 4, 1864, the House voted 57–75 (HR 244). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 52–14, Democrats 0–45, Others 5–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 57
No: 75
Did not vote: 55
Date: May 4, 1864

By party

Republicans52 yes · 14 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 45 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 16 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted no
Isaac Newton Arnold R-IL voted no
John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
Alexander Hamilton Rice R-MA voted no
William Windom R-MN voted no
Orlando Kellogg R-NY voted no
Calvin Tilden Hulburd R-NY voted no
James Madison Marvin R-NY voted no
Theodore Medad Pomeroy R-NY voted no
Reuben Eaton Fenton R-NY voted no
Martin Russell Thayer R-PA voted no
Glenni William Scofield R-PA voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no
Walter Duncan Mcindoe R-WI voted no

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 the preamble to H.R. 244, a bill…: House Vote, May 4, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-243/to-pass-the-preamble-to-h-r-244-a (accessed 2026-10-17).