To refer a memorial from the state of ohio to the committee on foreign affairs. The memorial prays Congress to establish a board of arbitration or a Congress o

On Jan 28, 1850, the House voted 85–97. Result: failed. By party: Others 14–82, Democrats 71–15. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 97
Did not vote: 61
Date: Jan 28, 1850

By party

Others14 yes · 82 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats71 yes · 15 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted no
Loren Pinckney Waldo D-CT voted no
Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
William Thompson D-IA voted no
William Harrison Bissell D-IL voted no
Andrew Jackson Harlan D-IN voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Charles Stetson D-ME voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Hiram Walden D-NY voted no
David Kellogg Cartter D-OH voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
David Wilmot D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer a memorial from the state of ohio…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-57/to-refer-a-memorial-from-the-state-of-ohio (accessed 2026-10-17).