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House roll call 255 · 31st Congress · Jul 29, 1850

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution that the Congress should not fix a day of adjournment until the california question is settled and the general a

On Jul 29, 1850, the House voted 100–83. Result: passed. By party: Others 62–30, Democrats 38–53. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 31st Congress (1849–1850), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes
100
No
83
Did not vote
60
Date
Jul 29, 1850

By party

  • Others62 yes · 30 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 53 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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