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House roll call 27 · 31st Congress · Jan 9, 1850

To order a call of the house, during election of officers. (p.124-2)

On Jan 9, 1850, the House voted 67–145. Result: failed. By party: Others 4–104, Democrats 63–41. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
67
No
145
Did not vote
31
Date
Jan 9, 1850

By party

  • Others4 yes · 104 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 41 no · 15 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 order a call of the house, during…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-27/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-election (accessed 2026-10-17).