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House roll call 530 · 31st Congress · Feb 24, 1851

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution to suspend the five minute rule for the rest of the session. (p.663-3)

On Feb 24, 1851, the House voted 100–89. Result: passed. By party: Others 79–23, Democrats 21–66. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
89
Did not vote
54
Date
Feb 24, 1851

By party

  • Others79 yes · 23 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 66 no · 32 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 suspend the rules and introduce a…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-530/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-17).