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House roll call 273 · 31st Congress · Aug 5, 1850

To suspend the rules and introduce a bill for the admission of california to the union. (p.1518-2)

On Aug 5, 1850, the House voted 111–67. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–49, Others 68–18. 43 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
67
Did not vote
65
Date
Aug 5, 1850

By party

  • Others68 yes · 18 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 49 no · 27 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 suspend the rules and introduce a bill…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-273/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-bill-for (accessed 2026-10-17).