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House roll call 325 · 42nd Congress · May 28, 1872

To suspend the rules, consider and pass S. 791, a bill to amend an act approved may 31, 1870, entitled an act to enforce the rights of citizens of the U.S. To v

On May 28, 1872, the House voted 115–87 (S 791). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 116–0, Democrats 1–89, Others 1–1. 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
115
No
87
Did not vote
46
Date
May 28, 1872

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 89 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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, consider and pass S…: House Vote, May 28, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-325/to-suspend-the-rules-consider-and-pass-s-791 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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