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House roll call 39 · 40th Congress · Mar 22, 1867

To amend H.R. 72, (15 stat 6, mar. 26, 1867) a bill taxing wrapping paper, by exempting certain types from internal tax.

On Mar 22, 1867, the House voted 68–56 (HR 72). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–35, Democrats 4–21, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
68
No
56
Did not vote
109
Date
Mar 22, 1867

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 35 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 21 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 72, (15 stat 6, mar. 26, 1867)…: House Vote, Mar 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-39/to-amend-h-r-72-15-stat-6-mar (accessed 2026-10-17).