To pass the resolution ordering the arrest of j. H. Bell and d. W. Reeve, recusant witness in the investigation of the alleged fraudulant elections in the state

On Feb 19, 1869, the House voted 114–33. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 113–1, Democrats 0–31, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 114
No: 33
Did not vote: 86
Date: Feb 19, 1869

By party

Republicans113 yes · 1 no · 64 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Beatty R-OH 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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