To refer to committee on ways and means instead of manufactures, message of the President, dated march 5, transmitting copies of the correspondence between the

On May 16, 1850, the House voted 89–83. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–6, Others 8–77. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 89
No: 83
Did not vote: 71
Date: May 16, 1850

By party

Others8 yes · 77 no · 38 didn’t vote
Democrats81 yes · 6 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Robbins D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
James Xavier Mclanahan D-PA voted no
Job Mann D-PA voted no
Alfred Gilmore D-PA voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-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 refer to committee on ways and means…: House Vote, May 16, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-162/to-refer-to-committee-on-ways-and-means-instead (accessed 2026-10-17).