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House roll call 217 · 38th Congress · Apr 18, 1864

To suspend the rules, set aside the order of the day, and consider H.J. RES. 115 (13 stat 202, 6/30/1864), a resolution to increase by 50% the duty on imported

On Apr 18, 1864, the House voted 72–38 (HJR 115). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 60–0, Democrats 3–34, Others 9–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

72

No

38

Did not vote

77

Date

Apr 18, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.