To suspend the rules, introduce and pass a resolution demanding an immediate reduction of direct taxation, since the republican party has "a large majority in b

On Dec 11, 1871, the House voted 77–126. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–119, Democrats 76–6, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 77
No: 126
Did not vote: 51
Date: Dec 11, 1871

By party

Republicans0 yes · 119 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats76 yes · 6 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Bradford Newcomb Stevens D-IL voted no
Samuel Jackson Randall D-PA voted no
Robert Milton Speer D-PA voted no
Samuel Griffith D-PA voted no
Henry Donnel Foster D-PA voted no
William Mcclelland D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules, introduce and pass a…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-92/to-suspend-the-rules-introduce-and-pass-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).