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House roll call 330 · 42nd Congress · May 31, 1872

To suspend the rules, and proceed to the consideration of the business on the speaker table.

On May 31, 1872, the House voted 104–96. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–88, Democrats 79–7, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
104
No
96
Did not vote
54
Date
May 31, 1872

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 88 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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, and proceed to the…: House Vote, May 31, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-330/to-suspend-the-rules-and-proceed-to-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).