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House roll call 121 · 31st Congress · Apr 12, 1850

To order a call of the house, during debate on H. J. RES. 26, investigating the conduct of g. W. Crawford, secretary of war. (p.717-2)

On Apr 12, 1850, the House voted 65–74. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–43, Others 38–31. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes
65
No
74
Did not vote
104
Date
Apr 12, 1850

By party

  • Others38 yes · 31 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 43 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 order a call of the house, during debate…: House Vote, Apr 12, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-121/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-debate (accessed 2026-10-17).