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House roll call 209 · 42nd Congress · Mar 25, 1872

To suspend the rules, consider and pass H.R. 2057. (p. 1957-1)

On Mar 25, 1872, the House voted 119–62 (HR 2057). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 86–19, Democrats 34–43, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
119
No
62
Did not vote
70
Date
Mar 25, 1872

By party

  • Republicans86 yes · 19 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 43 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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 the rules, consider and pass H.R…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-209/to-suspend-the-rules-consider-and-pass-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).