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Senate roll call 550 · 38th Congress · Mar 1, 1865

To amend H. R. 744, said amendment concerning a sales tax on all licensed sellers of merchandise for goods sold, to be paid monthly, whether domestic or importe

On Mar 1, 1865, the Senate voted 16–25 (HR 744). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–22, Others 4–2, Democrats 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

16

No

25

Did not vote

14

Date

Mar 1, 1865

From Voteview roll call records.