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Senate roll call 577 · 40th Congress · Jan 19, 1869

To amend H.R. 1460 so as to impose a duty on haircloth at 4 cents per SQ. Yd. And on hair cloth known as crinoline cloth or padding or similar goods, 45% ad val

On Jan 19, 1869, the Senate voted 17–30 (HR 1460). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–27, Democrats 2–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
30
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 19, 1869

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 27 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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