To suspend the rules and introduce H. R. 391, a bill relating to the claim of virginia officers for half pay. (p.1818-1,2)

On Sep 16, 1850, the House voted 123–52 (HR 391). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 73–17, Others 49–35, Independents 1–0. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 123
No: 52
Did not vote: 68
Date: Sep 16, 1850

By party

Others49 yes · 35 no · 39 didn’t vote
Democrats73 yes · 17 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
James Lawrence Orr D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
Volney Erskine Howard D-TX voted no
John Singleton Millson D-VA voted no
Thomas Hamlet Averett D-VA voted no
Paulus Powell D-VA voted no
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Richard Parker D-VA voted no
James Mcdowell D-VA voted no
Henry Alonzo Edmundson D-VA voted no
Fayette Mcmullen D-VA voted no
James Madison Hite Beale D-VA 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 suspend the rules and introduce H. R…: House Vote, Sep 16, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-386/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-h-r-391 (accessed 2026-10-17).