To order a call of the house, during election of a sergeantat-arms. (p.156-2)

On Jan 15, 1850, the House voted 72–127. Result: failed. By party: Others 68–33, Democrats 4–94. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 127
Did not vote: 44
Date: Jan 15, 1850

By party

Others68 yes · 33 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 94 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted yes
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted yes
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC 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 15, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-35/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-election (accessed 2026-10-17).