To pass the resolution regarding the louisiana fraudulent elections.

On Mar 1, 1875, the House voted 165–89. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 167–3, Democrats 0–84, Others 1–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 43rd Congress (1873–1874), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 165
No: 89
Did not vote: 46
Date: Mar 1, 1875

By party

Others1 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans167 yes · 3 no · 34 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 84 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Lillie Pierce R-MA voted no
James Beverley Sener R-VA voted no
John Ambler Smith R-VA 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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