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House roll call 570 · 31st Congress · Mar 3, 1851

To table S. J. RES. 50, providing for the opening of dead letters by agents of the post office dept. At san francisco for california, and at astor for oregon, i

On Mar 3, 1851, the House voted 48–86 (SJR 50). Result: failed. By party: Others 5–66, Democrats 43–19, Independents 0–1. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
48
No
86
Did not vote
109
Date
Mar 3, 1851

By party

  • Others5 yes · 66 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 19 no · 57 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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