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House roll call 5 · 38th Congress · Dec 7, 1863

To pass the resolution that credentials be referred to the committee of elections before the representatives from louisiana can be sworn in. (p. 8-1)

On Dec 7, 1863, the House voted 101–71. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–0, Democrats 3–64, Others 17–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

101

No

71

Did not vote

15

Date

Dec 7, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.