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House roll call 568 · 39th Congress · Feb 25, 1867

To amend H. R. 1161 (14 stat 471, 3/2/1867), a bill to amend existing laws re. Internal revenue by providing to increase the penalty from $100 to $500 for selli

On Feb 25, 1867, the House voted 68–78 (HR 1161). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 25–75, Democrats 31–0, Others 12–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
68
No
78
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 25, 1867

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 75 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 3 no · 4 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 amend H. R. 1161 (14 stat 471, 3/2/1867)…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-568/to-amend-h-r-1161-14-stat-471-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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