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House roll call 53 · 31st Congress · Jan 24, 1850

To refer the President's message regarding california and new mexico to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union. (p.222-2)

On Jan 24, 1850, the House voted 122–73. Result: passed. By party: Others 28–72, Democrats 94–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
73
Did not vote
48
Date
Jan 24, 1850

By party

  • Others28 yes · 72 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats94 yes · 1 no · 24 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 refer the President's message regarding…: House Vote, Jan 24, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-53/to-refer-the-presidents-message-regarding-california-and-new (accessed 2026-10-17).