To pass a resolution regardin the ellection contest of hunt VS. Sheldon, providing that lionel a. Sheldon is entitled to his seat as a representative in this ho

On Apr 13, 1870, the House voted 114–51. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 112–6, Democrats 0–45, Others 2–0. 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: 114
No: 51
Did not vote: 91
Date: Apr 13, 1870

By party

Republicans112 yes · 6 no · 60 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 45 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Burton Chauncey Cook R-IL voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
Oliver Hart Dockery R-NC voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH voted no
Charles Wesley Willard R-VT voted no
Luke Potter Poland 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 pass a resolution regardin the ellection…: House Vote, Apr 13, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-205/to-pass-a-resolution-regardin-the-ellection-contest-of (accessed 2026-10-17).