To amend H.R. 405 (13 stat 223, JN/30/1864), a bill to provide internal revenue , which amendment provides for the increasing of duty from one cent to two cents

On Apr 28, 1864, the House voted 72–72 (HR 405). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 62–6, Democrats 0–56, Others 10–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 72
Did not vote: 43
Date: Apr 28, 1864

By party

Republicans62 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 56 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted no
James Madison Marvin R-NY voted no
Charles O'Neill R-PA voted no
Leonard Myers R-PA voted no
Glenni William Scofield R-PA voted no
Thomas Williams R-PA voted no

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. 405 (13 stat 223, JN/30/1864)…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-224/to-amend-h-r-405-13-stat-223-jn (accessed 2026-10-17).