To order a call of the house, during resolution that, in the judgment of the committee of ways and means, it is inexpedient at this time to attempt any legislat

On Sep 14, 1850, the House voted 85–99. Result: failed. By party: Others 6–89, Democrats 79–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 99
Did not vote: 59
Date: Sep 14, 1850

By party

Others6 yes · 89 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats79 yes · 10 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Hiram Walden D-NY voted no
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted no
John Robbins D-PA voted no
Job Mann D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
Alfred Gilmore D-PA voted no
Henry Alonzo Edmundson D-VA voted no
James Duane Doty D-WI voted no

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, Sep 14, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-380/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).