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House roll call 453 · 38th Congress · Dec 19, 1864

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the house agreed to eliminate the 2nd SEC. Of H.R. 618, (12/12/1864), a bill which imposes a duty of $.50 a ga

On Dec 19, 1864, the House voted 65–56 (HR 618). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–39, Democrats 31–9, Others 8–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
65
No
56
Did not vote
66
Date
Dec 19, 1864

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 39 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 9 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 8 no · 12 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 motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Dec 19, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-453/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).