To adopt a resolution providing that hornell cobb of ga. Be declared duly elected speaker of the house for the 31st Congress. (p.66-3)

On Dec 22, 1849, the House voted 149–35. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–15, Others 61–20. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 149
No: 35
Did not vote: 59
Date: Dec 22, 1849

By party

Others61 yes · 20 no · 42 didn’t vote
Democrats88 yes · 15 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted no
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted no
Thomas Hamlet Averett D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay 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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