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House roll call 246 · 31st Congress · Jul 19, 1850

To sustain the decision of the chair that where a gentleman rises and states that the paper he proposes to offer is an amendment relevant to the subject under c

On Jul 19, 1850, the House voted 84–103. Result: failed. By party: Others 61–36, Democrats 23–67. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
103
Did not vote
56
Date
Jul 19, 1850

By party

  • Others61 yes · 36 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 67 no · 29 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 sustain the decision of the chair that…: House Vote, Jul 19, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-246/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-that-where (accessed 2026-10-17).