To pass H. R. 39, an act to provide for the payment of horses and other property lost or destroyed, in the military service of the U.S. (p.582-3)

On Feb 18, 1851, the House voted 128–54 (HR 39). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–9, Others 45–45. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 128
No: 54
Did not vote: 61
Date: Feb 18, 1851

By party

Others45 yes · 45 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats83 yes · 9 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
John Brisbin D-PA voted no
David Wilmot D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
James Lawrence Orr D-SC voted no
Thomas Hamlet Averett D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA 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 pass H. R. 39, an act to provide for the…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-511/to-pass-h-r-39-an-act-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).