To table a motion to reconsider a vote on H. J. RES. 16 (9 stat. 61, app. 5/2/1850), a resolution providing for an expedition to the arctic to search for sir jo

On Apr 26, 1850, the House voted 71–94 (HJR 16). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–17, Others 4–77. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 71
No: 94
Did not vote: 78
Date: Apr 26, 1850

By party

Others4 yes · 77 no · 42 didn’t vote
Democrats67 yes · 17 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
William Thompson D-IA voted no
John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Joseph Ewing Mcdonald D-IN voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Andrew Jackson Harlan D-IN voted no
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted no
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Alexander Woodruff Buel D-MI voted no
John Robbins D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Milo Melankthon Dimmick D-PA voted no
James Thompson D-PA voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted no
James Duane Doty D-WI 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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