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House roll call 235 · 39th Congress · May 28, 1866

To amend H. R. 513, by providing for a reduction from providing for a reduction from twenty cents to ten cents per pound tax on all smoking tobaccos. (p. 2863)

On May 28, 1866, the House voted 54–67 (HR 513). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–61, Democrats 20–4, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 members voted against their own party.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
54
No
67
Did not vote
78
Date
May 28, 1866

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 61 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 14 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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