To sustain decision of the chair that a motion to reconsider having been made within the prescribed time, the house has the right to reconsider the vote orderin

On Jul 8, 1850, the House voted 94–102. Result: failed. By party: Others 6–94, Democrats 88–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 102
Did not vote: 47
Date: Jul 8, 1850

By party

Others6 yes · 94 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats88 yes · 8 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Sampson Willis Harris D-AL voted no
Samuel Williams Inge D-AL voted no
Hugh Anderson Haralson D-GA voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Thomas Stanley Bocock D-VA voted no
James Alexander Seddon D-VA voted no
James Duane Doty D-WI 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 sustain decision of the chair that a…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-223/to-sustain-decision-of-the-chair-that-a-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).