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House roll call 148 · 31st Congress · May 8, 1850

To amend an amendment to S. 76 (9 stat. 428, app. 5/23,1850) an act providing for the taking of the seventh and subsequent censuses and for apportionment of rep

On May 8, 1850, the House voted 95–78 (S 76). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–44, Others 52–34. 43 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
78
Did not vote
70
Date
May 8, 1850

By party

  • Others52 yes · 34 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 44 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 an amendment to S. 76 (9 stat. 428…: House Vote, May 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-148/to-amend-an-amendment-to-s-76-9-stat (accessed 2026-10-15).

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