To pass h. Resolution to refer the contested election credentials of louis ST. Martin, lionel a. Sheldon, and george mccranie, claiming to be elected representa

On Mar 5, 1869, the House voted 101–54. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 99–5, Democrats 2–49. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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: 101
No: 54
Did not vote: 101
Date: Mar 5, 1869

By party

Republicans99 yes · 5 no · 74 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 49 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Peter Cleaver Shanks R-IN voted no
Jacob Shall Golladay D-KY voted yes
Thomas Fitch R-NV voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH voted no
Jacob A. Ambler R-OH voted no
George Washington Woodward D-PA voted yes
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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