To adjourn, during debate on H. R. 459. (p.652-3)

On Feb 22, 1851, the House voted 65–70 (HR 459). Result: failed. By party: Others 50–25, Democrats 15–45. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 65
No: 70
Did not vote: 108
Date: Feb 22, 1851

By party

Others50 yes · 25 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats15 yes · 45 no · 59 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Webber Jackson D-GA voted yes
William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted yes
John Calvin Mason D-KY voted yes
Emile La Sére D-LA voted yes
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted yes
Thomas James Duncan Fuller D-ME voted yes
George Washington Morrison D-NH voted yes
Harry Hibbard D-NH voted yes
Thomas Ross D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
Andrew Ewing D-TN voted yes
Volney Erskine Howard D-TX voted yes
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted yes
Richard Parker D-VA voted yes
James Mcdowell D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, during debate on H. R. 459…: House Vote, Feb 22, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-526/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-h-r-459-p (accessed 2026-10-17).