To amend a resolution resolving that lionel allen sheldon, claiming the right to represent the 2nd congressional district of louisiana in the house of the U.S.

On Apr 8, 1869, the House voted 44–101. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–101, Democrats 44–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 44
No: 101
Did not vote: 111
Date: Apr 8, 1869

By party

Republicans0 yes · 101 no · 77 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 amend a resolution resolving that lionel…: House Vote, Apr 8, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-62/to-amend-a-resolution-resolving-that-lionel-allen-sheldon (accessed 2026-10-16).