To amend S. 43, to renew and continue in force the charter of the potomac insurance co. Of georgetown, by making stockholders liable individually for debts of t

On Sep 17, 1850, the House voted 78–73 (S 43). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–9, Others 8–64, Independents 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 78
No: 73
Did not vote: 92
Date: Sep 17, 1850

By party

Others8 yes · 64 no · 51 didn’t vote
Democrats69 yes · 9 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted no
James Mcdowell 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 amend S. 43, to renew and continue in…: House Vote, Sep 17, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-392/to-amend-s-43-to-renew-and-continue-in (accessed 2026-10-17).