To adjourn, during debate on H. R. 235 (9 stat. 513, app. 9/28/1850), a bill making appropriations for the support of the navy for fiscal 1851. (p.1899-2, 1907

On Sep 21, 1850, the House voted 62–82. Result: failed. By party: Others 13–64, Democrats 49–18. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 62
No: 82
Did not vote: 99
Date: Sep 21, 1850

By party

Others13 yes · 64 no · 46 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 18 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
Edward Gilbert D-CA voted no
Loren Pinckney Waldo D-CT voted no
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
John Larne Robinson D-IN voted no
William John Brown D-IN voted no
Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
James Butler Bowlin D-MO voted no
Harry Hibbard D-NH voted no
William Augustus Whittlesey D-OH voted no
John Robbins D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted no
Richard Parker 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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