To order a call of the house, during election of clerk. (p.138-1)

On Jan 11, 1850, the House voted 92–104. Result: failed. By party: Others 85–18, Democrats 7–86. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes: 92
No: 104
Did not vote: 47
Date: Jan 11, 1850

By party

Others85 yes · 18 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats7 yes · 86 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Willis Arnold Gorman D-IN voted yes
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted yes
Amos Eastman Wood D-OH voted yes
John Krepps Miller D-OH voted yes
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted yes
Fayette Mcmullen D-VA voted yes
James Duane Doty D-WI voted yes

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 a call of the house, during…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-31/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-election (accessed 2026-10-17).