To suspend the rules, and provide for the reception of H. R. 244 (9 stat. 520, app. 9/28/1850), as a special order of the day for the third tuesday in june. H.

On Apr 29, 1850, the House voted 127–27 (HR 244). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 74–6, Others 53–21. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 127
No: 27
Did not vote: 89
Date: Apr 29, 1850

By party

Others53 yes · 21 no · 49 didn’t vote
Democrats74 yes · 6 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Singleton Millson D-VA voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
Thomas Hamlet Averett D-VA voted no
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA 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 suspend the rules, and provide for the…: House Vote, Apr 29, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-143/to-suspend-the-rules-and-provide-for-the-reception (accessed 2026-10-17).