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House roll call 66 · 38th Congress · Jan 25, 1864

To refer a resolution increasing the pay of soldiers to the committee on military affairs, with instructions to inquire and report. (p. 332-1, 2)

On Jan 25, 1864, the House voted 73–66. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 64–1, Democrats 0–56, Others 9–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
66
Did not vote
48
Date
Jan 25, 1864

By party

  • Republicans64 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 56 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 9 no · 10 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 refer a resolution increasing the pay of…: House Vote, Jan 25, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-66/to-refer-a-resolution-increasing-the-pay-of-soldiers (accessed 2026-10-17).