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Senate roll call 483 · 39th Congress · Mar 1, 1867

To amend H. R. 1161 by providing for a reduction of the proposed tax on cotton goods, so as to equalize it with the proposed tax on woolen goods, the reduction

On Mar 1, 1867, the Senate voted 12–23 (HR 1161). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–20, Democrats 3–2, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
12
No
23
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 1, 1867

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 20 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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