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House roll call 229 · 38th Congress · Apr 28, 1864

To pass the amendment as amended, to H.R. 405 (13 stat 223, 6/30/1864), a bill to provide internal revenue; which amendment provides for the placing of a duty o

On Apr 28, 1864, the House voted 72–62 (HR 405). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–20, Democrats 14–39, Others 8–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
72
No
62
Did not vote
53
Date
Apr 28, 1864

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 20 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 39 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 3 no · 17 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 the amendment as amended, to H.R…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-229/to-pass-the-amendment-as-amended-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).