To amend H.J. RES. 49, a bill providing for the discharge of unemployed generals; which amendment provides that any officer included in this act may demand a bo

On May 11, 1864, the House voted 46–69 (HJR 49). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–59, Democrats 37–0, Others 9–10. 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: 46
No: 69
Did not vote: 72
Date: May 11, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 59 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats37 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 10 no · 9 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 amend H.J. RES. 49, a bill providing for…: House Vote, May 11, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-256/to-amend-h-j-res-49-a-bill-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).