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House roll call 379 · 38th Congress · Jun 23, 1864

To pass the 2nd amendment to H.R. 540 (13 stat 218, 6/30/1864), a bill to provide ways and means for the support of the govt, and for other purposes; which amen

On Jun 23, 1864, the House voted 44–81 (HR 540). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–49, Democrats 25–21, Others 4–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
44
No
81
Did not vote
62
Date
Jun 23, 1864

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 49 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 21 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 11 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 2nd amendment to H.R. 540 (13…: House Vote, Jun 23, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-379/to-pass-the-2nd-amendment-to-h-r-540 (accessed 2026-10-17).