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House roll call 150 · 31st Congress · May 8, 1850

To pass a bill relating to a proposition for the return of water-rotted hemp. (p.940-2)

On May 8, 1850, the House voted 109–61. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–50, Others 73–11. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
61
Did not vote
73
Date
May 8, 1850

By party

  • Others73 yes · 11 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 50 no · 33 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 pass a bill relating to a proposition for…: House Vote, May 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-150/to-pass-a-bill-relating-to-a-proposition-for (accessed 2026-10-16).

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