To adjourn, during debate on the galphin claim resolutions. (p.1347-2)

On Jul 6, 1850, the House voted 86–89. Result: failed. By party: Others 75–17, Democrats 11–72. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 89
Did not vote: 68
Date: Jul 6, 1850

By party

Others75 yes · 17 no · 31 didn’t vote
Democrats11 yes · 72 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Strong D-PA voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted yes
John Mcqueen D-SC voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted yes
Isham Green Harris D-TN voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
Thomas Hamlet Averett D-VA voted yes
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted yes
Fayette Mcmullen D-VA voted yes

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 adjourn, during debate on the galphin…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-217/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-the-galphin-claim-resolutions (accessed 2026-10-17).