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House roll call 548 · 31st Congress · Feb 28, 1851

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the purpose of considering S. 349. (p.753-2)

On Feb 28, 1851, the House voted 82–90 (S 349). Result: failed. By party: Others 16–73, Democrats 66–17. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
90
Did not vote
71
Date
Feb 28, 1851

By party

  • Others16 yes · 73 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 17 no · 36 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 resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-548/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).