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House roll call 288 · 31st Congress · Aug 14, 1850

To proceed to business on the speaker's table. (p.1577-2)

On Aug 14, 1850, the House voted 80–101. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–52, Others 40–49. 40 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
101
Did not vote
62
Date
Aug 14, 1850

By party

  • Others40 yes · 49 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 52 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 proceed to business on the speaker's…: House Vote, Aug 14, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-288/to-proceed-to-business-on-the-speakers-table-p (accessed 2026-10-17).