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House roll call 23 · 42nd Congress · Mar 13, 1871

To suspend the rules and pass a house joint resolution affirming the power of Congress to impose the ratification of the 15th amendment on states as a condition

On Mar 13, 1871, the House voted 109–76. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 103–1, Democrats 3–75, Others 3–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

109

No

76

Did not vote

69

Date

Mar 13, 1871

From Voteview roll call records.