To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 1647, a supplementary civil rights bill. (p. 2272-2)

On Apr 8, 1872, the House voted 100–78 (HR 1647). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 100–1, Democrats 0–80, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 100
No: 78
Did not vote: 72
Date: Apr 8, 1872

By party

Republicans100 yes · 1 no · 42 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 80 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Roderick Randum Butler R-TN voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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