To suspend rules and pass a resolution to appoint visitors to west point to investigate charges of ill treatment of cadets, and any others that may seem to them

On Jul 13, 1870, the House voted 109–52. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 108–3, Democrats 0–48, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 109
No: 52
Did not vote: 95
Date: Jul 13, 1870

By party

Republicans108 yes · 3 no · 67 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 48 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Henry Ketcham R-NY voted no
Addison Henry Laflin R-NY 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and pass a resolution to…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-455/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-to-appoint (accessed 2026-10-16).