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House roll call 174 · 31st Congress · May 27, 1850

To suspend rules to introduce a bill to abolish the slave trade in the district of columbia. (p.1071-2)

On May 27, 1850, the House voted 99–64. Result: passed. By party: Others 65–19, Democrats 34–45. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
64
Did not vote
80
Date
May 27, 1850

By party

  • Others65 yes · 19 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 45 no · 40 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 suspend rules to introduce a bill to…: House Vote, May 27, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-174/to-suspend-rules-to-introduce-a-bill-to-abolish (accessed 2026-10-17).