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House roll call 123 · 42nd Congress · Feb 5, 1872

To adjourn, motion made to delay consideration of a resolution recognizing the validity of the 13th, 14th, and 15th constitutional amendments. (p. 832-3)

On Feb 5, 1872, the House voted 60–125. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–74, Democrats 25–50, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 58 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
60
No
125
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 5, 1872

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 74 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 50 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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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