To amend H. R. 235, by providing to abolish the practice of flogging in the navy. (p.1922-2)

On Sep 23, 1850, the House voted 131–29 (HR 235). Result: passed. By party: Others 72–15, Democrats 58–14, Independents 1–0. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 131
No: 29
Did not vote: 83
Date: Sep 23, 1850

By party

Others72 yes · 15 no · 36 didn’t vote
Democrats58 yes · 14 no · 47 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
Franklin Welsh Bowdon D-AL voted no
Edward Gilbert D-CA voted no
Joseph Webber Jackson D-GA voted no
Emile La Sére D-LA voted no
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
James Lawrence Orr D-SC voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted no
Richard Parker 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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