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House roll call 42 · 42nd Congress · Mar 20, 1871

To amend a concurrent resolution providing for the appoint-ment of a committee to investigate alleged outrages in the rebellious states, by enlarging the number

On Mar 20, 1871, the House voted 127–60. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–59, Democrats 80–1, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
127
No
60
Did not vote
65
Date
Mar 20, 1871

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 59 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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 amend a concurrent resolution providing…: House Vote, Mar 20, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-42/to-amend-a-concurrent-resolution-providing-for-the-appoint (accessed 2026-10-15).

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