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House roll call 371 · 42nd Congress · Dec 9, 1872

To suspend the rules and pass a bill to remove all political disabilities and to grant general ammesty.

On Dec 9, 1872, the House voted 101–87. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–86, Democrats 72–1, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
101
No
87
Did not vote
65
Date
Dec 9, 1872

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 86 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats72 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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