To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution providing for an investigation into the delays and prices of the public printing. (p.836-1)

On Apr 29, 1850, the House voted 145–14. Result: passed. By party: Others 80–1, Democrats 65–13. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 145
No: 14
Did not vote: 84
Date: Apr 29, 1850

By party

Others80 yes · 1 no · 42 didn’t vote
Democrats65 yes · 13 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
Franklin Welsh Bowdon D-AL voted no
Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Linn Boyd D-KY voted no
John Calvin Mason D-KY voted no
Moses Hoagland D-OH voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
Isham Green Harris D-TN voted no
Frederick Perry Stanton D-TN voted no
Richard Kidder Meade D-VA voted no
Thomas Henry Bayly 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 introduce a…: House Vote, Apr 29, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-144/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).