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House roll call 291 · 38th Congress · May 30, 1864

To refer to the committee on rebellious states, the resolution declaring that the House Of Representatives was in favor of an earnest and successful prosecution

On May 30, 1864, the House voted 81–67. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–0, Democrats 0–57, Others 11–10. 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
81
No
67
Did not vote
39
Date
May 30, 1864

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 57 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 10 no · 7 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 refer to the committee on rebellious…: House Vote, May 30, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-291/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-rebellious-states-the (accessed 2026-10-17).