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House roll call 210 · 31st Congress · Jul 5, 1850

To decide if consideration of the communication charging MR. Giddings with having abstracted from the post offices files certain papers concerning the appointme

On Jul 5, 1850, the House voted 71–89. Result: failed. By party: Others 42–39, Democrats 29–50. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
89
Did not vote
83
Date
Jul 5, 1850

By party

  • Others42 yes · 39 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 50 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 decide if consideration of the…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-210/to-decide-if-consideration-of-the-communication-charging-mr (accessed 2026-10-17).