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House roll call 440 · 38th Congress · Dec 13, 1864

To table H.R. 536, a bill to authorize a survey at and near new london, bonn., and the establishment of a navy-yard for iron-clad vessels thereat. (p. 31-3)

On Dec 13, 1864, the House voted 80–53 (HR 536). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–31, Democrats 31–14, Others 9–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 45 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
80
No
53
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 13, 1864

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 31 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 14 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 8 no · 11 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 H.R. 536, a bill to authorize a…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-440/to-table-h-r-536-a-bill-to-authorize (accessed 2026-10-17).