To table the motion to reconsider the vote closing debate on H.R. 786, a bill making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the government for the year end

On Mar 2, 1865, the House voted 73–70 (HR 786). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 67–6, Democrats 0–55, Others 6–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 73
No: 70
Did not vote: 44
Date: Mar 2, 1865

By party

Republicans67 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 55 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 9 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted no
James Gillespie Blaine R-ME voted no
Samuel Franklin Miller R-NY voted no
James Abram Garfield R-OH voted no
Glenni William Scofield R-PA voted no
Amasa Cobb R-WI 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 the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-570/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-closing (accessed 2026-10-17).