To pass H.J. RES. 32, a resolution extending naturalization rights to aliens in the navy and the marines.

On Mar 17, 1871, the House voted 165–8 (HJR 32). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–8, Democrats 80–0, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 165
No: 8
Did not vote: 81
Date: Mar 17, 1871

By party

Republicans83 yes · 8 no · 52 didn’t vote
Democrats80 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Josiah Thomas Walls R-FL voted no
William Williams R-IN voted no
Henry Waldron R-MI voted no
Joseph Lewis Morphis R-MS voted no
Elizur H. Prindle R-NY voted no
Freeman Clarke R-NY voted no
Ulysses Mercur R-PA voted no
Alexander Stuart Wallace R-SC voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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