To amend h. R. Res. 16, so as to provide that the U.S. Will not be liable to any claim for compensation in case of loss or damage of vessels on the expedition.

On Apr 26, 1850, the House voted 124–15 (HJR 16). Result: passed. By party: Others 62–13, Democrats 62–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 124
No: 15
Did not vote: 104
Date: Apr 26, 1850

By party

Others62 yes · 13 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats62 yes · 2 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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 amend h. R. Res. 16, so as to provide…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-141/to-amend-h-r-res-16-so-as-to (accessed 2026-10-17).