To suspend the rules and dispense with recess, motion made during consideration of S. J. RES. 8.

On Feb 20, 1869, the House voted 144–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 143–2, Democrats 0–33, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 144
No: 37
Did not vote: 52
Date: Feb 20, 1869

By party

Republicans143 yes · 2 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 33 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH 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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