To adopt the report on the tariff of the committee of ways and means. (p.1813-2)

On Sep 14, 1850, the House voted 91–93. Result: failed. By party: Others 6–88, Democrats 85–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 93
Did not vote: 59
Date: Sep 14, 1850

By party

Others6 yes · 88 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats85 yes · 5 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Robbins D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
Alfred Gilmore D-PA 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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