To suspend the rules and consider S. J. RES. 8, a resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States.

On Feb 20, 1869, the House voted 135–39 (SJR 8). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 135–3, Democrats 0–35, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 135
No: 39
Did not vote: 58
Date: Feb 20, 1869

By party

Republicans135 yes · 3 no · 40 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH voted no
Rufus Mallory R-OR voted no
Isaac Roberts Hawkins R-TN 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 and consider S. J. RES…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-642/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).