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On Feb 1, 1872, the House voted 110–86. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 108–0, Democrats 0–86, Others 2–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 110
No: 86
Did not vote: 57
Date: Feb 1, 1872

By party

Republicans108 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 86 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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