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House roll call 228 · 38th Congress · Apr 28, 1864

To amend, in the nature of a substitute, H.R. 405 (13 stat 223, 6/30/1864), a bill to provide internal revenue; which amendment places a duty of $.50 per gallon

On Apr 28, 1864, the House voted 68–63 (HR 405). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–22, Democrats 12–39, Others 10–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
68
No
63
Did not vote
56
Date
Apr 28, 1864

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 22 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 39 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 2 no · 16 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 amend, in the nature of a substitute…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-228/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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