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House roll call 180 · 40th Congress · Jan 24, 1868

To concur in a Senate amendment of H. R. 207 (15 stat 34, feb. 3, 1868) the cotton tax bill, to the effect that on and after july 1, 1868, cotton imported from

On Jan 24, 1868, the House voted 67–81 (HR 207). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–77, Democrats 30–3, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 members voted against their own party.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
67
No
81
Did not vote
85
Date
Jan 24, 1868

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 77 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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 concur in a Senate amendment of H. R. 207…: House Vote, Jan 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-180/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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