To suspend rules, consider and pass S. 99, a bill to enforce the civil rights of the citizens of the U.S. (p. 3932-3)

On May 28, 1872, the House voted 114–83 (S 99). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 119–0, Democrats 0–87, Others 1–1. 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: 114
No: 83
Did not vote: 46
Date: May 28, 1872

By party

Republicans119 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 87 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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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