To sustain a decision of the chair, concerning whether it were in order to receive and act upon the resolution without one day's notice. The resolution imposed

On Feb 4, 1850, the House voted 94–101. Result: failed. By party: Others 5–97, Democrats 89–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 101
Did not vote: 48
Date: Feb 4, 1850

By party

Others5 yes · 97 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats89 yes · 4 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted no
Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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 sustain a decision of the chair…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-61/to-sustain-a-decision-of-the-chair-concerning-whether (accessed 2026-10-17).