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House roll call 26 · 40th Congress · Mar 19, 1867

To table H. R. 73, an act to exempt ladders from internal tax.

On Mar 19, 1867, the House voted 59–61 (HR 73). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 37–56, Democrats 22–4, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
59
No
61
Did not vote
113
Date
Mar 19, 1867

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 56 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 4 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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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