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House roll call 51 · 31st Congress · Jan 22, 1850

To pass a resolution authorizing the clerk to furnish each member of the house with a copy of "sutherland's congressional manual." (p.199-3, 200-1)

On Jan 22, 1850, the House voted 31–149. Result: failed. By party: Others 23–67, Democrats 8–82. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
31
No
149
Did not vote
63
Date
Jan 22, 1850

By party

  • Others23 yes · 67 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 82 no · 29 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 pass a resolution authorizing the clerk…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-51/to-pass-a-resolution-authorizing-the-clerk-to-furnish (accessed 2026-10-17).