To suspend the rules and pass a resolution sympathizing with efforts of foreign governments to establish democracy and with the families of martyrs for civil li

On Dec 18, 1871, the House voted 182–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 100–0, Democrats 79–0, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 182
No: 0
Did not vote: 72
Date: Dec 18, 1871

By party

Republicans100 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats79 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each representative voted: Yes

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-96/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-sympathizing (accessed 2026-10-15).