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House roll call 518 · 38th Congress · Feb 18, 1865

To concur in 61st amendment to H.R. 744, an amendment providing to designate as bullion brokers, anyone who buys or sells gold bullion of coin at a price higher

On Feb 18, 1865, the House voted 38–94 (HR 744). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–35, Democrats 1–48, Others 6–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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
38
No
94
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 18, 1865

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 35 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 48 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 11 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in 61st amendment to H.R. 744, an…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-518/to-concur-in-61st-amendment-to-h-r-744 (accessed 2026-10-17).