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House roll call 95 · 42nd Congress · Dec 18, 1871

To suspend the rules and pass a resolution expressing regret at the severity with which the french government has pursued prisoners captured from the paris "com

On Dec 18, 1871, the House voted 96–87. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–78, Democrats 69–8, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
96
No
87
Did not vote
71
Date
Dec 18, 1871

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 78 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 8 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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 the rules and pass a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-95/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-expressing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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