To pass a resolution to inquire whether the secretary of interior, thos. Ewing, reopened and paid to g. W. And w. G. Ewing a claim of $77,000 against the U.S.

On Apr 22, 1850, the House voted 95–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–1, Others 10–72. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 73
Did not vote: 75
Date: Apr 22, 1850

By party

Others10 yes · 72 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats85 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Edward Morse D-LA 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 pass a resolution to inquire whether the…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-125/to-pass-a-resolution-to-inquire-whether-the-secretary (accessed 2026-10-17).