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House roll call 215 · 38th Congress · Apr 18, 1864

To suspend the rules and consider H.J. RES. 115 (13 stat 202, 6/30/1864), a resolution to increase by 50% the duty on imported goods now subject to duty and to

On Apr 18, 1864, the House voted 80–45 (HJR 115). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–0, Democrats 3–39, Others 14–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
80
No
45
Did not vote
62
Date
Apr 18, 1864

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 39 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 6 no · 8 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 suspend the rules and consider H.J. RES…: House Vote, Apr 18, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-215/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).