To reconsider the vote by which H. R. 293, a bill providing for the establishment of a mail line between new orleans and vera cruz, was referred to the committe

On May 23, 1850, the House voted 83–78 (HR 293). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–9, Others 11–69. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 83
No: 78
Did not vote: 82
Date: May 23, 1850

By party

Others11 yes · 69 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats72 yes · 9 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Emile La Sére D-LA voted no
Edward Hammond D-MD voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted no
David Tiernan Disney D-OH voted no
David Spangler Kaufman D-TX voted no
Volney Erskine Howard D-TX voted no
John Singleton Millson D-VA 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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