To postpone further consideration until monday next of election of officers and the rules therefor. (p.101-1)

On Jan 4, 1850, the House voted 98–97. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 2–96, Others 96–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 97
Did not vote: 48
Date: Jan 4, 1850

By party

Others96 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 96 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Wilmot D-PA voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC 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 postpone further consideration until…: House Vote, Jan 4, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-22/to-postpone-further-consideration-until-monday-next-of-election (accessed 2026-10-17).