To resolve into committee of the whole to consider S. 349. (p.753-3)

On Feb 28, 1851, the House voted 84–91 (S 349). Result: failed. By party: Others 14–74, Democrats 70–17. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 91
Did not vote: 68
Date: Feb 28, 1851

By party

Others14 yes · 74 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats70 yes · 17 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
William Harrison Bissell D-IL voted no
Timothy Roberts Young D-IL voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
William Alexander Richardson D-IL voted no
Thomas Langrell Harris D-IL voted no
Nathaniel Albertson D-IN voted no
William John Brown D-IN voted no
Joseph Ewing Mcdonald D-IN voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted no
Alfred Gilmore D-PA voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
James Duane Doty D-WI 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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