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House roll call 310 · 41st Congress · Jun 1, 1870

To reconsider the vote striking out the tax on matches in H.R. 2045, a bill to reduce internal taxes. (p. 3991-3)

On Jun 1, 1870, the House voted 90–76 (HR 2045). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 87–31, Democrats 2–43, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
90
No
76
Did not vote
90
Date
Jun 1, 1870

By party

  • Republicans87 yes · 31 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 43 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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 reconsider the vote striking out the tax…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-310/to-reconsider-the-vote-striking-out-the-tax-on (accessed 2026-10-17).