To table H. R. 17, a bill for the relief of the captors of the american frigate "philadelphia", which was captured in the enemy's harbor of tripoli. (p.618-2)

On Mar 29, 1850, the House voted 103–59 (HR 17). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 68–15, Others 35–44. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 59
Did not vote: 81
Date: Mar 29, 1850

By party

Others35 yes · 44 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats68 yes · 15 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
Emile La Sére D-LA voted no
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Hiram Walden D-NY voted no
Emery Davis Potter D-OH voted no
Moses Hoagland D-OH voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted no
Henry Alonzo Edmundson D-VA 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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