To suspend the rules and consider S.J. RES. 262 (16 stat 591, 1/12/71), authorizing the appointment of commissioners in relation to the republic of dominica. (

On Jan 9, 1871, the House voted 121–62 (SJR 262). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 122–7, Democrats 0–55, Others 1–3. 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: 121
No: 62
Did not vote: 68
Date: Jan 9, 1871

By party

Republicans122 yes · 7 no · 49 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 55 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Frisbie Hoar R-MA voted no
John Andrew Peters R-ME voted no
Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg R-MO voted no
Sempronius Hamilton Boyd R-MO voted no
John Beatty R-OH voted no
Jacob A. Ambler R-OH voted no
Charles Wesley Willard 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 suspend the rules and consider S.J. RES…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-499/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).