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House roll call 170 · 31st Congress · May 24, 1850

To refer S. 124 (9 stat. 438, app. 6/17/1850 an act to increase the rank and file of the army, and to encourage enlistments to the committee of the whole. (p.1

On May 24, 1850, the House voted 54–110 (S 124). Result: failed. By party: Others 13–73, Democrats 41–37. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
54
No
110
Did not vote
79
Date
May 24, 1850

By party

  • Others13 yes · 73 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 37 no · 41 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 S. 124 (9 stat. 438, app. 6/17/1850…: House Vote, May 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-170/to-refer-s-124-9-stat-438-app-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).