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House roll call 227 · 38th Congress · Apr 28, 1864

To pass an amendment to H.R. 405 (13 stat 223, 6/30/1864), a bill to provide internal revenue; which amendment provides that refiners pay on the gross amount or

On Apr 28, 1864, the House voted 60–47 (HR 405). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–2, Democrats 1–42, Others 6–3. 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
60
No
47
Did not vote
80
Date
Apr 28, 1864

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 2 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 42 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 3 no · 19 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 pass an amendment to H.R. 405 (13 stat…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-227/to-pass-an-amendment-to-h-r-405-13 (accessed 2026-10-17).