To suspend rules and introduce a resolution that the committee appointed to inquire what officers of the past administration were newspaper correspondents or ab

On May 27, 1850, the House voted 78–74. Result: passed. By party: Others 6–70, Democrats 72–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 78
No: 74
Did not vote: 91
Date: May 27, 1850

By party

Others6 yes · 70 no · 47 didn’t vote
Democrats72 yes · 4 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
Andrew Ewing D-TN voted no
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted no
Alexander Richmond Holladay D-VA 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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