To amend a resolution providing that a. C. Hunt, esq., is prima facie entitled to the seat in the house as a delegate from the territory of colorado, pending TH

On Mar 20, 1867, the House voted 91–36. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 90–10, Democrats 0–25, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 91
No: 36
Did not vote: 106
Date: Mar 20, 1867

By party

Republicans90 yes · 10 no · 78 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 25 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
James Gillespie Blaine R-ME voted no
Austin Blair R-MI voted no
Samuel Shellabarger R-OH voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH voted no
Henry Lutz Cake R-PA voted no
Ulysses Mercur R-PA voted no
Glenni William Scofield R-PA voted no
Luke Potter Poland R-VT voted no
Worthington Curtis Smith R-VT 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 amend a resolution providing that a. C…: House Vote, Mar 20, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-29/to-amend-a-resolution-providing-that-a-c-hunt (accessed 2026-10-16).