To table H. J. RES. 36, that the committee on printing be instructed to inquire and report whether MR. Ritchie has executed the public printing, having regard t

On Feb 13, 1851, the House voted 90–110 (HJR 36). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–85, Others 73–24, Independents 0–1. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 110
Did not vote: 43
Date: Feb 13, 1851

By party

Others73 yes · 24 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats17 yes · 85 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Gilbert D-CA voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Charles Stetson D-ME voted yes
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted yes
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted yes
George Washington Morrison D-NH voted yes
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted yes
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted yes
James Lawrence Orr D-SC voted yes
John Mcqueen D-SC voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC 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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