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House roll call 44 · 38th Congress · Jan 11, 1864

To table a resolution providing for the enlistment of persons claimed as slaves in rebel territory, by giving them full bounty and pay of other soldiers, and by

On Jan 11, 1864, the House voted 61–74. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–63, Democrats 48–1, Others 12–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
61
No
74
Did not vote
52
Date
Jan 11, 1864

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 63 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 10 no · 6 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 a resolution providing for the…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-44/to-table-a-resolution-providing-for-the-enlistment-of (accessed 2026-10-17).