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House roll call 550 · 38th Congress · Feb 27, 1865

To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 649, 3/2/1865, a a bill making appropriations for the legislative, executive and judicial expenses of the govt for yea

On Feb 27, 1865, the House voted 55–75 (HR 649). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 42–20, Democrats 11–43, Others 3–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
55
No
75
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 27, 1865

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 20 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 43 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 13 no · 12 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 the Senate amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-550/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).