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House roll call 131 · 31st Congress · Apr 25, 1850

To refer H. J. RES. 15, granting bounty lands and extra pay to veterans of the mexican war, to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union. (p.8

On Apr 25, 1850, the House voted 105–59 (HJR 15). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–54, Others 75–5. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
59
Did not vote
79
Date
Apr 25, 1850

By party

  • Others75 yes · 5 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 54 no · 35 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 refer H. J. RES. 15, granting bounty…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-131/to-refer-h-j-res-15-granting-bounty-lands (accessed 2026-10-17).