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House roll call 431 · 38th Congress · Dec 5, 1864

To table a resolution to instruct the ways and means committee to incorporate a provision to tax all stocks of domestic liquors on hand, in any amendment to the

On Dec 5, 1864, the House voted 47–63. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–45, Democrats 23–13, Others 5–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
47
No
63
Did not vote
77
Date
Dec 5, 1864

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 45 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 13 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 5 no · 18 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 table a resolution to instruct the ways…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-431/to-table-a-resolution-to-instruct-the-ways-and (accessed 2026-10-14).

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