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House roll call 432 · 38th Congress · Dec 5, 1864

To pass 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 53–51. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–24, Democrats 12–23, Others 4–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
51
Did not vote
83
Date
Dec 5, 1864

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 24 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 23 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 no · 20 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 pass a resolution to instruct the ways…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-432/to-pass-a-resolution-to-instruct-the-ways-and (accessed 2026-10-16).

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