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House roll call 293 · 31st Congress · Aug 20, 1850

To sustain the decision of the chair that a delegate from a territory has the right to make a motion, and a motion submitted by a delegate could be entertained

On Aug 20, 1850, the House voted 111–62. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–25, Others 47–37. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
62
Did not vote
70
Date
Aug 20, 1850

By party

  • Others47 yes · 37 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 25 no · 30 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 sustain the decision of the chair that a…: House Vote, Aug 20, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-293/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-that-a (accessed 2026-10-17).