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House roll call 275 · 31st Congress · Aug 6, 1850

To order the main question on referring the President's message and accompanying documents to the committee of the whole. The President's message concerns texa

On Aug 6, 1850, the House voted 131–57. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–48, Others 84–9. 47 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
131
No
57
Did not vote
55
Date
Aug 6, 1850

By party

  • Others84 yes · 9 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 48 no · 24 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 the main question on referring the…: House Vote, Aug 6, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-275/to-order-the-main-question-on-referring-the-presidents (accessed 2026-10-17).