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House roll call 311 · 41st Congress · Jun 1, 1870

To amend H.R. 2045, a bill to reduce internal taxes, by striking out a tax of $.01 per box of 100 of less on matches. (p. 3992-2)

On Jun 1, 1870, the House voted 80–94 (HR 2045). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–91, Democrats 45–2, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
80
No
94
Did not vote
82
Date
Jun 1, 1870

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 91 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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