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House roll call 533 · 31st Congress · Feb 25, 1851

To sustain the decision of the chair that when a section of a bill has been amended by the committee of the whole, and afterwards the whole section striken out,

On Feb 25, 1851, the House voted 104–71 (HR 461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–47, Others 60–24. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
71
Did not vote
68
Date
Feb 25, 1851

By party

  • Others60 yes · 24 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 47 no · 28 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 sustain the decision of the chair that…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-533/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-that-when (accessed 2026-10-17).