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House roll call 280 · 31st Congress · Aug 9, 1850

To go into committee of the whole in order to consider bills on the private calender. (p.1552-1)

On Aug 9, 1850, the House voted 71–91. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–46, Others 35–45. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
91
Did not vote
81
Date
Aug 9, 1850

By party

  • Others35 yes · 45 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 46 no · 37 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 go into committee of the whole in order…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-280/to-go-into-committee-of-the-whole-in-order (accessed 2026-10-17).