To pass a resolution authorizing the sergeant-at-arms to continue a clerk in his employment during the present session. (p.1546-1)

On Aug 8, 1850, the House voted 131–54. Result: passed. By party: Others 59–34, Democrats 72–20. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 131
No: 54
Did not vote: 58
Date: Aug 8, 1850

By party

Others59 yes · 34 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats72 yes · 20 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
Nathaniel Albertson D-IN voted no
William Thomas Hamilton D-MD voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
Winfield Scott Featherston D-MS voted no
John Reeves Jones Daniel D-NC voted no
William Shepperd Ashe D-NC voted no
John Robbins D-PA voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
James Lawrence Orr D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
Armistead Burt D-SC voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
James Houston Thomas D-TN voted no
Andrew Ewing D-TN voted no
Isham Green Harris D-TN voted no
John Singleton Millson D-VA voted no
Richard Parker D-VA 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 pass a resolution authorizing the…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/31-H-279/to-pass-a-resolution-authorizing-the-sergeant-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-15).