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House roll call 13 · 31st Congress · Dec 22, 1849

To table propositions providing that the speaker be elected by plurality vote, and to select 4 men one of which will be elected speaker. (p.63-3)

On Dec 22, 1849, the House voted 96–124. Result: failed. By party: Others 23–88, Democrats 73–36. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
124
Did not vote
23
Date
Dec 22, 1849

By party

  • Others23 yes · 88 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 36 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 table propositions providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-13/to-table-propositions-providing-that-the-speaker-be-elected (accessed 2026-10-15).

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