To table a resolution to have the committee on judiciary when appointed 1) report a bill to restrict powers of naturalization to courts and tribunals less likel

On Mar 12, 1869, the House voted 46–86. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–86, Democrats 40–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 46
No: 86
Did not vote: 124
Date: Mar 12, 1869

By party

Republicans6 yes · 86 no · 86 didn’t vote
Democrats40 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Norman Buel Judd R-IL voted yes
Godlove Stein Orth R-IN voted yes
Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg R-MO voted yes
John Thomas Deweese R-NC voted yes
Charles Knapp R-NY voted yes
Thomas Allen Jenckes R-RI voted yes

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 table a resolution to have the committee…: House Vote, Mar 12, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-12/to-table-a-resolution-to-have-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).