To suspend the rules and consider a resolution relative to the claim of g. W. And w. G. Ewing for $77,00, allegedly paid to them after the claim had been reject

On Apr 22, 1850, the House voted 84–45. Result: passed. By party: Others 76–0, Democrats 8–45. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 45
Did not vote: 114
Date: Apr 22, 1850

By party

Others76 yes · 0 no · 47 didn’t vote
Democrats8 yes · 45 no · 66 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted yes
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted yes
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
Armistead Burt D-SC voted yes
John Singleton Millson D-VA voted yes
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted yes
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and consider a…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-128/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-relative (accessed 2026-10-15).