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House roll call 25 · 42nd Congress · Mar 14, 1871

To amend H.R. 6, by adding that military officers and member of Congress who withdrew and aided the confederates are not included in this act.

On Mar 14, 1871, the House voted 123–59 (HR 6). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 72–36, Democrats 49–22, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
123
No
59
Did not vote
72
Date
Mar 14, 1871

By party

  • Republicans72 yes · 36 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 22 no · 35 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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