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House roll call 265 · 38th Congress · May 16, 1864

To pass H.R. 5, a bill granting public lands to the peoples pacific railroad co. To aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph due to the pacific coast

On May 16, 1864, the House voted 55–66 (HR 5). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 29–30, Democrats 16–31, Others 10–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 45 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
55
No
66
Did not vote
66
Date
May 16, 1864

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 30 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 31 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 5 no · 13 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 pass H.R. 5, a bill granting public lands…: House Vote, May 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-265/to-pass-h-r-5-a-bill-granting-public (accessed 2026-10-17).