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House roll call 287 · 38th Congress · May 26, 1864

To postpone consideration of H.J. RES. 56, until the second tuesday in december next. (p. 2509-2, 3)

On May 26, 1864, the House voted 78–72 (HJR 56). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–27, Democrats 19–35, Others 12–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
78
No
72
Did not vote
37
Date
May 26, 1864

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 27 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 35 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 10 no · 6 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 postpone consideration of H.J. RES. 56…: House Vote, May 26, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-287/to-postpone-consideration-of-h-j-res-56-until (accessed 2026-10-17).