To adopt the first resolution of the galphin claim, resolutions, which states that the claim was not a just demand against the United States. (p.1353-3)

On Jul 8, 1850, the House voted 142–49. Result: passed. By party: Others 52–48, Democrats 90–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 142
No: 49
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jul 8, 1850

By party

Others52 yes · 48 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats90 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Marshall Johnson Wellborn D-GA 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 adopt the first resolution of the galphin…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-225/to-adopt-the-first-resolution-of-the-galphin-claim (accessed 2026-10-17).