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House roll call 281 · 31st Congress · Aug 13, 1850

To go into committee of the whole and consider a resolution of the people of savannah, georgia, passed at a meeting held on july 23, last. (p.1566-1)

On Aug 13, 1850, the House voted 83–85. Result: failed. By party: Others 19–65, Democrats 64–20. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
85
Did not vote
75
Date
Aug 13, 1850

By party

  • Others19 yes · 65 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 20 no · 35 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 and…: House Vote, Aug 13, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-281/to-go-into-committee-of-the-whole-and-consider (accessed 2026-10-17).