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House roll call 383 · 38th Congress · Jun 25, 1864

To pass H.R. 438, a bill to amend the act of july 1, 1863, to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the missouri river to the pacific oc

On Jun 25, 1864, the House voted 71–37 (HR 438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–6, Democrats 15–27, Others 12–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

71

No

37

Did not vote

79

Date

Jun 25, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.