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House roll call 66 · 42nd Congress · Apr 10, 1871

To suspend the rules and to pass a bill giving additional representation to certain states in the house of representative in the 42nd Congress.

On Apr 10, 1871, the House voted 107–56. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–43, Democrats 60–12, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 55 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
107
No
56
Did not vote
91
Date
Apr 10, 1871

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 43 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 12 no · 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and to pass a bill…: House Vote, Apr 10, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-66/to-suspend-the-rules-and-to-pass-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).