To have house proceed to consideration of special order, same being H. R. 244. (p.1269-3)

On Jun 24, 1850, the House voted 89–84 (HR 244). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–17, Others 18–67. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 89
No: 84
Did not vote: 70
Date: Jun 24, 1850

By party

Others18 yes · 67 no · 38 didn’t vote
Democrats71 yes · 17 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Nathaniel Swett Littlefield D-ME voted no
Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Harry Hibbard D-NH voted no
David Tiernan Disney D-OH voted no
Emery Davis Potter D-OH voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
William Augustus Whittlesey D-OH voted no
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
Job Mann D-PA voted no
Alfred Gilmore D-PA voted no
James Duane Doty D-WI 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 have house proceed to consideration of…: House Vote, Jun 24, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-193/to-have-house-proceed-to-consideration-of-special-order (accessed 2026-10-17).