To pass a resolution providing that joseph j. Martin was not elected and is not entitled to a seat in the 46th Congress from the 1st cong. Dist. Of north caroli

On Jan 29, 1881, the House voted 117–106. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–0, Republicans 0–97, Others 5–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 117
No: 106
Did not vote: 78
Date: Jan 29, 1881

By party

Democrats112 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 97 no · 38 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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