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House roll call 500 · 38th Congress · Feb 13, 1865

To pass a resolution providing that the use of this hall be granted to the national freedmen's relief association, on sunday feb. 26, 1865, for the purpose of h

On Feb 13, 1865, the House voted 70–36. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 58–1, Democrats 1–27, Others 11–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
70
No
36
Did not vote
81
Date
Feb 13, 1865

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 27 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 8 no · 9 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 a resolution providing that the use…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-500/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-use-of (accessed 2026-10-17).