To suspend the rules and pass a resolution stating that the house recognizes as valid all existing laws passed by Congress for the enforcement of the 13-14-15th

On Feb 12, 1872, the House voted 107–65. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 106–0, Democrats 0–65, Others 1–0. 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: 107
No: 65
Did not vote: 82
Date: Feb 12, 1872

By party

Republicans106 yes · 0 no · 37 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 65 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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 and pass a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-148/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-stating (accessed 2026-10-15).