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House roll call 566 · 31st Congress · Mar 3, 1851

To suspend the rules in order to act on a motion to recess for 5 hours. (p.786-2)

On Mar 3, 1851, the House voted 47–91. Result: failed. By party: Others 14–59, Democrats 33–31, Independents 0–1. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
47
No
91
Did not vote
105
Date
Mar 3, 1851

By party

  • Others14 yes · 59 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 31 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 suspend the rules in order to act on a…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-566/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-act-on (accessed 2026-10-17).