To suspend the rules and introduct H. R. 244 (9 stat. 520, app. 9/28/1850), a bill granting bounty lands to veterans of the last war with great britain. (p.229

On Jan 28, 1850, the House voted 146–38 (HR 244). Result: passed. By party: Others 60–34, Democrats 86–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 146
No: 38
Did not vote: 59
Date: Jan 28, 1850

By party

Others60 yes · 34 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats86 yes · 4 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Mcwillie D-MS voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no

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 introduct H. R. 244…: House Vote, Jan 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-55/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduct-h-r-244 (accessed 2026-10-17).