To pass H.J. RES. 120, a bill to impose a special income tax. (p. 3532-2)

On Jul 2, 1864, the House voted 53–49 (HJR 120). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–4, Democrats 0–43, Others 8–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 53
No: 49
Did not vote: 85
Date: Jul 2, 1864

By party

Republicans45 yes · 4 no · 37 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 43 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

De Witt Clinton Littlejohn R-NY voted no
Thaddeus Stevens 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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