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House roll call 283 · 40th Congress · Mar 25, 1868

To concur in a Senate amendment of H. R. 900, (15 stat 58, mar. 31, 1868) a bill exempting certain manufactures from internal tax, which amendment provides that

On Mar 25, 1868, the House voted 78–62 (HR 900). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–54, Democrats 24–8, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
78
No
62
Did not vote
93
Date
Mar 25, 1868

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 54 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 8 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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 concur in a Senate amendment of H. R…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-283/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).