To pass H. J. RES. 16. (p.835-1)

On Apr 26, 1850, the House voted 94–46 (HJR 16). Result: passed. By party: Others 77–1, Democrats 17–45. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 46
Did not vote: 103
Date: Apr 26, 1850

By party

Others77 yes · 1 no · 45 didn’t vote
Democrats17 yes · 45 no · 57 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Franklin Welsh Bowdon D-AL voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Thomas Langrell Harris 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
Isaac Edward Morse D-LA voted yes
Robert Milligan Mclane D-MD voted yes
Hiram Walden D-NY voted yes
Emery Davis Potter D-OH voted yes
John Robbins D-PA voted yes
William Strong D-PA voted yes
Milo Melankthon Dimmick 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 pass H. J. RES. 16. (p.835-1): House Vote, Apr 26, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-142/to-pass-h-j-res-16-p-835-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).