To table a resolution relating to alterations, additions and repairs which were to be made to the hall during the recess of Congress, by the clerk of the house,

On May 9, 1850, the House voted 66–76. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–12, Others 4–64. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 66
No: 76
Did not vote: 101
Date: May 9, 1850

By party

Others4 yes · 64 no · 55 didn’t vote
Democrats62 yes · 12 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Wentworth D-IL voted no
Joseph Ewing Mcdonald D-IN voted no
Alexander Woodruff Buel D-MI voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
John Smith Phelps D-MO voted no
Emery Davis Potter D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
John Robbins D-PA voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
David Spangler Kaufman D-TX 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 table a resolution relating to…: House Vote, May 9, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-151/to-table-a-resolution-relating-to-alterations-additions-and (accessed 2026-10-15).