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House roll call 321 · 41st Congress · Jun 3, 1870

To amend H.R. 2045, by placing a tax of 5% upon income from U.S. Coupon bonds to be deducted when payment is made on coupons. (p. 4066-3)

On Jun 3, 1870, the House voted 78–111 (HR 2045). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–108, Democrats 48–2, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
78
No
111
Did not vote
67
Date
Jun 3, 1870

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 108 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 2 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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