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House roll call 36 · 31st Congress · Jan 15, 1850

To indefinitely postpone the election of officers for the house. (p.157-2)

On Jan 15, 1850, the House voted 82–123. Result: failed. By party: Others 81–22, Democrats 1–101. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
123
Did not vote
38
Date
Jan 15, 1850

By party

  • Others81 yes · 22 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 101 no · 17 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 indefinitely postpone the election of…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-36/to-indefinitely-postpone-the-election-of-officers-for-the (accessed 2026-10-17).