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House roll call 260 · 38th Congress · May 12, 1864

To table H.R. 307, a bill to declare certain roads military and post roads, and to regulate commerce, along with its amendments authorizing the camden and atlan

On May 12, 1864, the House voted 54–69 (HR 307). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–57, Democrats 43–4, Others 10–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
54
No
69
Did not vote
62
Date
May 12, 1864

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 57 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 4 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 9 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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