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House roll call 561 · 31st Congress · Mar 3, 1851

To read for the third time S. 4 (3/3/1851), an act for the relief of the american colonization society. (p.780-3)

On Mar 3, 1851, the House voted 110–50 (S 4). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–44, Others 72–6, Independents 1–0. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
110
No
50
Did not vote
83
Date
Mar 3, 1851

By party

  • Others72 yes · 6 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 44 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 read for the third time S. 4 (3/3/1851)…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-561/to-read-for-the-third-time-s-4-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).