To reconsider vote ordering main question of S. J. RES. 1. (p.334-2)

On Feb 12, 1850, the House voted 94–78 (SJR 1). Result: passed. By party: Others 89–0, Democrats 5–78. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 78
Did not vote: 71
Date: Feb 12, 1850

By party

Others89 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 78 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Alfred Caldwell D-KY voted yes
David Tiernan Disney D-OH voted yes
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted yes
David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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