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House roll call 303 · 38th Congress · Jun 2, 1864

To table a resolution disbarring austin a. King and james d. Birch from their seats in the House Of Representatives from the sixth congressional district of mis

On Jun 2, 1864, the House voted 52–56. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 29–28, Democrats 17–21, Others 6–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
52
No
56
Did not vote
79
Date
Jun 2, 1864

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 28 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 21 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 7 no · 15 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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