To table motion to reconsider the vote by which were passed resolutions that c.a. Sheaffe was not duly elected and is not entitled to a seat in the house as a r

On Feb 14, 1871, the House voted 123–60. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 122–3, Democrats 0–55, Others 1–2. 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: 123
No: 60
Did not vote: 73
Date: Feb 14, 1871

By party

Republicans122 yes · 3 no · 53 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 55 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Taffe R-NE voted no
Oliver James Dickey R-PA 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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