To pass H. R. 244. (p.1289-2)

On Jun 25, 1850, the House voted 155–36 (HR 244). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–7, Others 61–29. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 155
No: 36
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jun 25, 1850

By party

Others61 yes · 29 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats94 yes · 7 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
William Shepperd Ashe D-NC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted no
James Madison Hite Beale 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 244. (p.1289-2): House Vote, Jun 25, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-196/to-pass-h-r-244-p-1289-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).