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House roll call 108 · 42nd Congress · Jan 15, 1872

To suspend the rules and pass a resolution appointing a committee to investigate the difficulties between the U.S. Government and the government of louisiana.

On Jan 15, 1872, the House voted 144–58. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 111–0, Democrats 32–57, Others 1–1. 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
144
No
58
Did not vote
52
Date
Jan 15, 1872

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 57 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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 pass a resolution…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-108/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-appointing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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