To amend a resolution regarding the election contest of switzler VS. Dyer, providing that david p. Dyer is not entitled to seat in the house in the 41st congres

On Jul 7, 1870, the House voted 109–55. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 114–5, Democrats 0–56, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 members 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: 109
No: 55
Did not vote: 79
Date: Jul 7, 1870

By party

Republicans114 yes · 5 no · 59 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 56 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Austin Blair R-MI voted no
Omar Dwight Conger R-MI voted no
John Charles Churchill R-NY voted no
Thomas Allen Jenckes R-RI voted no
Luke Potter Poland R-VT 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 amend a resolution regarding the election…: House Vote, Jul 7, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-431/to-amend-a-resolution-regarding-the-election-contest-of (accessed 2026-10-17).