To pass a resolution regarding the contested election of reading VS. Taylor, providing that john r. Reading is not entitled to a seat in this house as a represe

On Apr 13, 1870, the House voted 114–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 115–0, Democrats 0–45, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 114
No: 45
Did not vote: 95
Date: Apr 13, 1870

By party

Republicans115 yes · 0 no · 63 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 45 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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