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House roll call 149 · 31st Congress · May 8, 1850

To amend S. 76 (9 stat. 428, app. 5/23/1850), a bill providing for the seventh and subsequent censuses and for apportionment of representatives, by fixing the n

On May 8, 1850, the House voted 115–62 (S 76). Result: passed. By party: Others 74–15, Democrats 41–47. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
115
No
62
Did not vote
66
Date
May 8, 1850

By party

  • Others74 yes · 15 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 47 no · 31 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 amend S. 76 (9 stat. 428, app…: House Vote, May 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-149/to-amend-s-76-9-stat-428-app-5 (accessed 2026-10-17).