To pass H. R. 97 (9 stat. 438, app. 6/5/1850), to continue in force an act relating to the port of baltimore. (p.10132,3)

On May 16, 1850, the House voted 102–46 (HR 97). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 70–7, Others 32–39. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 102
No: 46
Did not vote: 95
Date: May 16, 1850

By party

Others32 yes · 39 no · 52 didn’t vote
Democrats70 yes · 7 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Elbridge Gerry D-ME voted no
Nathaniel Swett Littlefield D-ME voted no
Thomas James Duncan Fuller D-ME voted no
Charles Sweetser D-OH voted no
Moses Hoagland D-OH voted no
John Robbins D-PA voted no
William Strong D-PA 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 pass H. R. 97 (9 stat. 438, app…: House Vote, May 16, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-164/to-pass-h-r-97-9-stat-438-app (accessed 2026-10-16).