To pass a resolution of committee of elections that w. Thompson is entitled to the seat in the house he now holds as representive of first congressional distric

On Jun 29, 1850, the House voted 94–102. Result: failed. By party: Others 2–98, Democrats 92–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 102
Did not vote: 47
Date: Jun 29, 1850

By party

Others2 yes · 98 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats92 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
James Alexander Seddon 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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