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House roll call 259 · 31st Congress · Jul 29, 1850

To order a call of the house. (p.1472-1)

On Jul 29, 1850, the House voted 78–78. Result: failed. By party: Others 50–33, Democrats 28–45. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
78
Did not vote
87
Date
Jul 29, 1850

By party

  • Others50 yes · 33 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 45 no · 46 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order a call of the house. (p.1472-1): House Vote, Jul 29, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-259/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-1472 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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