To table a resolution providing that robert e. Horner, the acting doorkeeper of this house be, and he is hereby discharged. (p.1069-1, 1070-3)

On May 27, 1850, the House voted 96–68. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–1, Democrats 9–67. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 96
No: 68
Did not vote: 79
Date: May 27, 1850

By party

Others87 yes · 1 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats9 yes · 67 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted yes
John Wentworth D-IL voted yes
Emile La Sére D-LA voted yes
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted yes
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted yes
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted yes
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA voted yes
James Madison Hite Beale D-VA voted yes
James Duane Doty D-WI voted yes

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 providing that robert…: House Vote, May 27, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-172/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-robert-e-horner (accessed 2026-10-14).