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House roll call 443 · 38th Congress · Dec 14, 1864

To pass H.R. 586, a bill to drop from the rolls of the army unemployed general officers. (p. 36-1)

On Dec 14, 1864, the House voted 99–38 (HR 586). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–2, Democrats 16–31, Others 12–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
99
No
38
Did not vote
50
Date
Dec 14, 1864

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 31 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 5 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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