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House roll call 104 · 40th Congress · Dec 4, 1867

To amend H. R. 207, (15 stat 34, feb. 3, 1868) a bill providing for exemption of cotton from internal tax by striking out all after the enacting clause and inse

On Dec 4, 1867, the House voted 41–120 (HR 207). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–116, Democrats 34–2, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
41
No
120
Did not vote
72
Date
Dec 4, 1867

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 116 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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 H. R. 207, (15 stat 34, feb. 3…: House Vote, Dec 4, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-104/to-amend-h-r-207-15-stat-34-feb (accessed 2026-10-17).