To suspend the rules and pass a resolution on the contested electoral case of hoge VS. Reed. (p. 632-2)

On Apr 8, 1869, the House voted 101–39. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 101–1, Democrats 0–38. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 39
Did not vote: 116
Date: Apr 8, 1869

By party

Republicans101 yes · 1 no · 76 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 38 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Washington Mccrary R-IA 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 pass a resolution…: House Vote, Apr 8, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-60/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-on (accessed 2026-10-16).