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House roll call 284 · 42nd Congress · May 13, 1872

To suspend the rules and pass a resolution limiting debate on H.R. 2322, the bill reducing duties on imports and internal taxes. (p. 3385-3)

On May 13, 1872, the House voted 127–60. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–18, Democrats 36–42, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
127
No
60
Did not vote
67
Date
May 13, 1872

By party

  • Republicans89 yes · 18 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 42 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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, May 13, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-284/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-limiting (accessed 2026-10-16).

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