To go into committee of the whole in order to consider H. J. RES. 16. (p.831-2)

On Apr 26, 1850, the House voted 72–86 (HJR 16). Result: failed. By party: Others 6–73, Democrats 66–13. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 86
Did not vote: 85
Date: Apr 26, 1850

By party

Others6 yes · 73 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats66 yes · 13 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
John Wentworth D-IL 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
William Shepperd Ashe D-NC voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Milo Melankthon Dimmick D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To go into committee of the whole in order…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-136/to-go-into-committee-of-the-whole-in-order (accessed 2026-10-18).