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House roll call 227 · 31st Congress · Jul 8, 1850

To adopt the third resolution of the galphin claim resolutions, which provides that Congress did not authorize the secretary of the tersury to pay the interest

On Jul 8, 1850, the House voted 119–71. Result: passed. By party: Others 28–69, Democrats 91–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
119
No
71
Did not vote
53
Date
Jul 8, 1850

By party

  • Others28 yes · 69 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats91 yes · 2 no · 26 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 adopt the third resolution of the galphin…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-227/to-adopt-the-third-resolution-of-the-galphin-claim (accessed 2026-10-17).