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House roll call 442 · 38th Congress · Dec 13, 1864

To pass H.J. RES. 56, (1/18/1865), a bill authorizing the pres. To give the requisite notice for abrogating the treaty made with great britain on behalf of the

On Dec 13, 1864, the House voted 91–52 (HJR 56). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–9, Democrats 10–39, Others 13–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
91
No
52
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 13, 1864

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 39 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 4 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 pass H.J. RES. 56, (1/18/1865), a bill…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-442/to-pass-h-j-res-56-1-18-1865 (accessed 2026-10-17).