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House roll call 278 · 38th Congress · May 24, 1864

To pass the 19th Senate amendment to H.R. 395, which amendment limits the amount of capital stock of the associations organized under this act to $300,000,000.

On May 24, 1864, the House voted 57–71 (HR 395). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–61, Democrats 45–0, Others 5–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
71
Did not vote
59
Date
May 24, 1864

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 61 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 10 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 the 19th Senate amendment to H.R…: House Vote, May 24, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-278/to-pass-the-19th-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).