To suspend the rules and have the house receive a joint resolution explanatory of the act of sept. 28, 1850, relating to granting bounty lands to certain office

On Dec 30, 1850, the House voted 131–38 (HJR 29). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–12, Others 52–26, Independents 1–0. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 131
No: 38
Did not vote: 74
Date: Dec 30, 1850

By party

Others52 yes · 26 no · 45 didn’t vote
Democrats78 yes · 12 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted no
William John Brown D-IN voted no
Willis Arnold Gorman D-IN voted no
Joseph Ewing Mcdonald D-IN voted no
Andrew Jackson Harlan D-IN voted no
William Van Ness Bay D-MO voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
John Krepps Miller D-OH voted no
Joseph Cable D-OH voted no
James Madison Hite Beale 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and have the house…: House Vote, Dec 30, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-451/to-suspend-the-rules-and-have-the-house-receive (accessed 2026-10-17).