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House roll call 240 · 31st Congress · Jul 16, 1850

To postpone until monday further consideration of a resolution providing that all debate in committee of the whole on a resolution declaring that it is inexpedi

On Jul 16, 1850, the House voted 60–114. Result: failed. By party: Others 12–75, Democrats 48–39. 39 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes
60
No
114
Did not vote
69
Date
Jul 16, 1850

By party

  • Others12 yes · 75 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 39 no · 32 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 postpone until monday further…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-240/to-postpone-until-monday-further-consideration-of-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).