To suspend the rules and introduce resolution that there be paid out of the contingent fund of the house to the widow of thomas j. Campbell, late clerk, his com

On Sep 26, 1850, the House voted 84–75. Result: passed. By party: Others 70–15, Democrats 13–60, Independents 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 75
Did not vote: 84
Date: Sep 26, 1850

By party

Others70 yes · 15 no · 38 didn’t vote
Democrats13 yes · 60 no · 46 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Webber Jackson D-GA voted yes
Shepherd Leffler D-IA voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted yes
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted yes
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted yes
Hiram Walden D-NY voted yes
Joseph Cable D-OH voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted yes
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted yes
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT voted yes
James Duane Doty D-WI voted yes

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…: House Vote, Sep 26, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-418/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-resolution-that-there (accessed 2026-10-17).