To suspend the rules, consider and pass S. 99, a bill enforcing the civil rights of citizens of the U.S., with on amendment reducing the penalty for violation f

On Jun 7, 1872, the House voted 86–73 (S 99). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 100–0, Democrats 0–87, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 86
No: 73
Did not vote: 65
Date: Jun 7, 1872

By party

Republicans100 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 87 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 S…: House Vote, Jun 7, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-338/to-suspend-the-rules-consider-and-pass-s-99 (accessed 2026-10-17).