To table H.J. RES. 120, a bill to impose a special income tax. (p. 3531-2)

On Jul 2, 1864, the House voted 55–55 (HJR 120). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–42, Democrats 42–0, Others 2–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 55
No: 55
Did not vote: 77
Date: Jul 2, 1864

By party

Republicans11 yes · 42 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 13 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Bowles Shannon R-CA voted yes
William Higby R-CA voted yes
Henry Champion Deming R-CT voted yes
John Henry Hubbard R-CT voted yes
Ebon Clark Ingersoll R-IL voted yes
Godlove Stein Orth R-IN voted yes
Abel Carter Wilder R-KS voted yes
Freeman Clarke R-NY voted yes
William Darrah Kelley R-PA voted yes
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA voted yes
Thomas Williams R-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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