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House roll call 245 · 38th Congress · May 5, 1864

To table H.R. 117, a bill to reimburse the state of pennsylvania for expenses in calling out the militia of said state during the recent invasion. (p. 2137-3)

On May 5, 1864, the House voted 66–61 (HR 117). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–34, Democrats 29–18, Others 9–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
66
No
61
Did not vote
59
Date
May 5, 1864

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 34 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 18 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 9 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 table H.R. 117, a bill to reimburse the…: House Vote, May 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-245/to-table-h-r-117-a-bill-to-reimburse (accessed 2026-10-17).