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House roll call 298 · 38th Congress · May 31, 1864

To pass H.J. RES. 83, a bill to authorize the President to construct a military railroad from the valley of the ohio into eastern tennessee.

On May 31, 1864, the House voted 64–56 (HJR 83). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–12, Democrats 3–42, Others 16–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
64
No
56
Did not vote
67
Date
May 31, 1864

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 12 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 42 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 2 no · 10 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.J. RES. 83, a bill to authorize…: House Vote, May 31, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-298/to-pass-h-j-res-83-a-bill-to (accessed 2026-10-17).