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House roll call 339 · 42nd Congress · Jun 7, 1872

To suspend the rules and consider S. 99, a bill enforcing civil rights of citizens of the U.S.; as amended, the maximun penalty for violation was reduced from $

On Jun 7, 1872, the House voted 83–73 (S 99). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–0, Democrats 1–74, 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
83
No
73
Did not vote
94
Date
Jun 7, 1872

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 0 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 74 no · 31 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 and consider S. 99, a…: House Vote, Jun 7, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-339/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-s-99-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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