To table a resolution calling upon the President of the U.S. For information on prisoners held for offenses against the U.S. Government. (p. 930-1)

On Feb 20, 1865, the House voted 54–58. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 46–9, Democrats 0–44, Others 8–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 54
No: 58
Did not vote: 75
Date: Feb 20, 1865

By party

Republicans46 yes · 9 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 44 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Brandegee R-CT voted no
James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted no
William Boyd Allison R-IA voted no
Ebon Clark Ingersoll R-IL voted no
John Denison Baldwin R-MA voted no
John Fletcher Driggs R-MI voted no
Ignatius Donnelly R-MN voted no
Orlando Kellogg R-NY voted no
Martin Russell Thayer 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 resolution calling upon the…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-523/to-table-a-resolution-calling-upon-the-president-of (accessed 2026-10-17).