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House roll call 48 · 31st Congress · Jan 21, 1850

To sustain the decision of the chair relating to postponement of execution of the order relating to election of officers. (p.194-2)

On Jan 21, 1850, the House voted 101–104. Result: failed. By party: Others 4–103, Democrats 97–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Zachary Taylor was president.

Yes
101
No
104
Did not vote
38
Date
Jan 21, 1850

By party

  • Others4 yes · 103 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats97 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 sustain the decision of the chair…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-48/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-relating-to (accessed 2026-10-18).