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House roll call 22 · 42nd Congress · Mar 13, 1871

To adjourn, motion made just before introduction of a joint resolution affirming the power on Congress to impose the ratification of the 15th amendment on state

On Mar 13, 1871, the House voted 83–102. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–98, Democrats 80–2, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
83
No
102
Did not vote
69
Date
Mar 13, 1871

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 98 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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