To reconsider the vote by which house refused to table H. J. RES. 16. (p.831-3)

On Apr 26, 1850, the House voted 87–62 (HJR 16). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–60, Others 72–2. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 87
No: 62
Did not vote: 94
Date: Apr 26, 1850

By party

Others72 yes · 2 no · 49 didn’t vote
Democrats15 yes · 60 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted yes
Andrew Jackson Harlan D-IN voted yes
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted yes
Emile La Sére D-LA voted yes
Alexander Woodruff Buel D-MI voted yes
Hiram Walden D-NY voted yes
Emery Davis Potter D-OH voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
Milo Melankthon Dimmick D-PA voted yes
James Thompson D-PA voted yes
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted yes
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted yes
James Duane Doty D-WI 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 reconsider the vote by which house…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-138/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-house-refused-to (accessed 2026-10-17).