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House roll call 303 · 39th Congress · Jul 10, 1866

To amend H. R. 718, by providing a duty of $.50 per 100 pounds on iron bars for railroads on inclined planes made to pattern and ready to lay down, instead of $

On Jul 10, 1866, the House voted 57–90 (HR 718). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 34–73, Democrats 22–8, Others 1–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
57
No
90
Did not vote
52
Date
Jul 10, 1866

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 73 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 9 no · 9 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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