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House roll call 422 · 38th Congress · Jul 2, 1864

To amend by substitution H.J. RES. 120, a bill to impose a special income tax; which amendment provides for the imposition of a special income tax of five per c

On Jul 2, 1864, the House voted 51–59 (HJR 120). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–34, Democrats 26–14, Others 3–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
51
No
59
Did not vote
77
Date
Jul 2, 1864

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 34 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 14 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 11 no · 14 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 amend by substitution H.J. RES. 120, a…: House Vote, Jul 2, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-422/to-amend-by-substitution-h-j-res-120-a (accessed 2026-10-17).