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House roll call 4 · 38th Congress · Dec 7, 1863

To table the motion to refer the qualifications of the representatives from louisiana to the committee of elections, and to postpone their being sworn in until

On Dec 7, 1863, the House voted 74–101. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–81, Democrats 66–3, Others 8–17. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
74
No
101
Did not vote
12
Date
Dec 7, 1863

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 81 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 17 no · 3 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 table the motion to refer the…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-4/to-table-the-motion-to-refer-the-qualifications-of (accessed 2026-10-17).