To amend the amendment to the galphin claim resolutions; which original amendment adds a statement that no evidence has been submitted to impugn the personal or

On Jul 6, 1850, the House voted 156–25. Result: passed. By party: Others 75–18, Democrats 81–7. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 156
No: 25
Did not vote: 62
Date: Jul 6, 1850

By party

Others75 yes · 18 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats81 yes · 7 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Franklin Welsh Bowdon D-AL voted no
Joseph Webber Jackson D-GA voted no
Marshall Johnson Wellborn D-GA voted no
Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted no
James Lawrence Orr D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the amendment to the galphin claim…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-213/to-amend-the-amendment-to-the-galphin-claim-resolutions (accessed 2026-10-17).