To concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 320, (17 stat 13, 4-20-71), bill enforcing the 14th amendment. The Senate amendment provides that law enforcement duties

On Apr 15, 1871, the House voted 97–76 (HR 320). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 100–0, Democrats 0–84, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 97
No: 76
Did not vote: 68
Date: Apr 15, 1871

By party

Republicans100 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 84 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 320…: House Vote, Apr 15, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-76/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-to-h-r-320 (accessed 2026-10-17).