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House roll call 196 · 42nd Congress · Mar 18, 1872

To suspend rules and consider S. 681, a bill to provide for the reporting and printing of the debates of Congress. (p. 1776-1)

On Mar 18, 1872, the House voted 123–53 (S 681). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–46, Democrats 70–6, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 52 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
123
No
53
Did not vote
78
Date
Mar 18, 1872

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 46 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 6 no · 30 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 suspend rules and consider S. 681, a bill…: House Vote, Mar 18…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-196/to-suspend-rules-and-consider-s-681-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).