To table a joint resolution to refer the claim of a.j.m. Fuller to the court of claims. (p. 872-3)

On Feb 17, 1865, the House voted 60–70 (HJR 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 53–8, Democrats 0–48, Others 7–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 60
No: 70
Did not vote: 57
Date: Feb 17, 1865

By party

Republicans53 yes · 8 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 48 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Denison Baldwin R-MA voted no
Calvin Tilden Hulburd R-NY voted no
James Madison Marvin R-NY voted no
Freeman Clarke R-NY voted no
Charles O'Neill R-PA voted no
Leonard Myers R-PA voted no
John Martin Broomall R-PA voted no
James Kennedy Moorhead R-PA voted no

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 joint resolution to refer the…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-509/to-table-a-joint-resolution-to-refer-the-claim (accessed 2026-10-17).