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House roll call 485 · 31st Congress · Jan 28, 1851

To refer H.R. 348, a homestead bill, to the committee of the whole, and order it printed. (p.353-2)

On Jan 28, 1851, the House voted 121–64 (HR 348). Result: passed. By party: Others 68–28, Democrats 53–35, Independents 0–1. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
121
No
64
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 28, 1851

By party

  • Others68 yes · 28 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 35 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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