To suspend the rules and pass the house resolution that in all contested election cases referred to the committee of elections in which it shall be alleged by a

On Mar 22, 1869, the House voted 109–48. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 109–0, Democrats 0–48. 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: 109
No: 48
Did not vote: 99
Date: Mar 22, 1869

By party

Republicans109 yes · 0 no · 69 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 48 no · 24 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 suspend the rules and pass the house…: House Vote, Mar 22, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-31/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-the-house-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).