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House roll call 343 · 42nd Congress · Jun 8, 1872

To suspend rules and pass a resolution requesting information regarding the title to mare island.

On Jun 8, 1872, the House voted 72–82. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–81, Democrats 71–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
72
No
82
Did not vote
100
Date
Jun 8, 1872

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 81 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 1 no · 34 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 rules and pass a resolution…: House Vote, Jun 8, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-343/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-requesting-information (accessed 2026-10-15).

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