To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which H.J. RES. 125, a bill declaring that the state of louisiana may resume political relations with the government

On Dec 13, 1864, the House voted 66–66 (HJR 125). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 57–13, Democrats 1–45, Others 8–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 66
No: 66
Did not vote: 55
Date: Dec 13, 1864

By party

Republicans57 yes · 13 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 45 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 8 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Washington Julian R-IN voted no
Abel Carter Wilder R-KS voted no
Fernando Cortez Beaman R-MI voted no
John Wesley Longyear R-MI voted no
John Farson Starr R-NJ voted no
Samuel Franklin Miller R-NY voted no
Theodore Medad Pomeroy R-NY voted no
Robert Cumming Schenck R-OH voted no
James Mitchell Ashley R-OH voted no
John Martin Broomall R-PA voted no
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA voted no
Thomas Williams R-PA voted no
Ithamar Conkey Sloan R-WI voted no
Ezra Wheeler D-WI voted yes

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 a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-439/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).